Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From Byzantine Greek ᾠοσκοπία inspection of eggs from ancient Greek ᾠο- + -σκοπία.
Definition of ooscopy in US English:
ooscopy
nounəʊˈɒskəpi
rare
Divination from birds' eggs, an instance of this.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From Byzantine Greek ᾠοσκοπία inspection of eggs from ancient Greek ᾠο- + -σκοπία.