See Also: palmist(dictionary)

epinasty (iou) and palmist (oh)


epinasty (iou)



epinasty noun. L19.
[from EPI- + Greek nastos pressed together + -Y3.]
Botany. A tendency in part of a plant to grow more rapidly on the upper side, so that it curves downwards.
epi'nastic adjective L19.

palmist (oh)



BrE someone who claims they can tell what will happen to a person by looking at the lines on the palm of their hand