catoptromancy

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  1. A species of divination among the ancients, performed by letting down a mir ror into water for a sick person to look at his face in it. If the countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.

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  1. from Greek κάτοπτρον, a mirror (see catopter), + μαντεία, divination.
 

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