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augur.

A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɔːɡə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈoːɡə/Australia, British, New-Zealand, Southern, Standard/ˈɔɡɚ//ˈɑɡɚ/cot-caught-merger
  1. A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

  2. An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).

verb/ˈɔːɡə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈoːɡə/Australia, British, New-Zealand, Southern, Standard/ˈɔɡɚ//ˈɑɡɚ/cot-caught-merger
  1. To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.

    Every circumstance augured success.
    Recent events do not augur well for world peace.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).

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