chirology

noun

1. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms chiromancy palm reading palmistry

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. The art or practice of using the manual alphabet or of communicating thoughts by sings made by the hands and fingers; a substitute for spoken or written language in intercourse with the deaf and dumb. See <u>Dactylalogy</u>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913