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oraculum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • oracle noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.

Senses

oraculum is used for these senses in English:

  • oracle A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

oracle — full definition

  1. noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
  2. noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.

Related Latin words