augury

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
  2. An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
  3. An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ en-us-augury.ogg

Word forms

augury auguries

Etymology

From augur + -y, or from Middle English augurie, from Old French augurie, from Latin augurium.

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