nauscopy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ναῦς (naûs, “ship”) +‎ -scopy.

Noun

nauscopy (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The supposed ability to detect incoming ships, before they come into visual range, by studying certain atmospheric effects.

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