sciosophy

[ sahy-os-uh-fee ]
/ saɪˈɒs əˌfi /

noun, plural sci·os·o·phies.

supposed knowledge of natural or supernatural phenomena or forces, usually based on tradition, as astrology or phrenology.

Origin of sciosophy

< Greek skio- (combining form of skiá shadow) + -sophy

OTHER WORDS FROM sciosophy

sci·os·o·phist, noun

Words nearby sciosophy

sciolism, sciomachy, sciomancy, scion, sciophyte, sciosophy, scioto, scipio, scire facias, scirocco, scirrhoid

Example sentences from the Web for sciosophy