cheirognomy
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chirognomy, cheirognomy
the theories and activity of palmistry. — chirognomist, cheirognomist, n.
See also: Hands-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Cheirognomy deals with the shape, division, texture, fingers, thumbs, nails, and mounts (raised areas) of the hands.
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