chirology
/kaɪˈrɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of hand shapes and movements, especially as a form of communication or sign language.
- Chirology includes the analysis of hand gestures used in different cultures.
- The professor's course on chirology covered both historical and modern sign systems.
- She studied chirology to better understand deaf culture.
- The practice of interpreting character or fortune from the shape and lines of the hand; palmistry.
- He dismissed chirology as superstition, but his friend was curious.
- The fair had a booth offering chirology readings.
- Some people believe chirology can reveal your personality traits.
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