augury in Greek
augury in Greek is οιωνοσκοπία, οιωνός — augury means a way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.
augury in Greek
οιωνοσκοπία
Pronounced: oionoskopia
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
οιωνός
Pronounced: oionos
(by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
What does "augury" mean?
- noun A way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.
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noun A sign that seems to show what will happen in the future.
"Fortunately many of the younger men are keen enough to make a success of their work, and this gives a better augury for the future."
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noun Something that happens and seems to signal important events ahead.
"Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity."
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augury in a sentence
- Fortunately many of the younger men are keen enough to make a success of their work, and this gives a better augury for the future.
- Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity.
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What is "augury" in Greek?
"augury" in Greek is οιωνοσκοπία, οιωνός. augury means: A way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.
How do you pronounce οιωνοσκοπία?
"augury" in Greek is οιωνοσκοπία, pronounced "oionoskopia".
Are there other ways to say "augury" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "augury": οιωνοσκοπία, οιωνός.
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