augur — meaning in English

English meaning

• augur noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.

Senses

augur is used for these senses in English:

• augur A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
• augur (Ancient Rome) An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

augur — full definition

1. noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
2. verb To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foreshadow.

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