Definition of "capnomancy" in English

noun

1. (divination) Divination by interpreting smoke rising from a fire. A form of pyromancy.

   • 1610, Vives in J. Healey Saint Augustine of the Citie of God Diuination generally was done by diuers means...by smoake, Capnomancy.
   • To these is also added Capnomancy, so called from smoke, because it searcheth into the flame and smoke; and thin colors, sounds and motions when they are carried upright, or on one side, or round...