kâhin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- augur noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
- 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.
- prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
- soothsayer noun A person believed to be able to predict the future, especially through intuition or supposed magical insight.
Senses
kâhin 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.
- foreteller Someone who foretells.
- oracle A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- prodigy (archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. [from 15th c.]
- soothsayer One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.
augur — full definition
- noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
- verb To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foreshadow.
oracle — full definition
- noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
- noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.