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Definition of palmist

palmist

/ˈpɑːmɪst/
palm · ist
Plural:palmists
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• noun

1

A person who practices palmistry, claiming to interpret a person's character or predict their future by examining the lines and features on the palm of their hand.

Example

"At the summer festival, a palmist traced the lines on her hand and predicted a long journey abroad."

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palmetto
palmetto snake
palmful
palmist
palmistry
palmprint
palmtop

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'palm' (from Old French 'paume', from Latin 'palma', meaning the palm of the hand) combined with the agentive suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palmist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palmist
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