HyperDic: auspex

English > 1 sense of the word auspex:
NOUNperson auspex, augur(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
English > auspex: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy.
Synonymaugur
CategoryantiquityThe historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
RegionRome, Roma, Eternal City, Italian capital, capital of ItalyCapital and largest city of Italy
Broaderprophet, prophesier, oracle, seer, vaticinatorAn authoritative person who divines the future
Spanishaugur, auspex
Catalanàugur, auspex

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