noun
augury
Augury (noun) means a divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
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noun
1
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
2
An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
3
An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.
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Etymology
From augur + -y, or from Middle English augurie, from Old French augurie, from Latin augurium.
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What is the meaning of augury?
"augury" (noun) means a divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
What are the different meanings of augury?
"augury" has 3 main meanings: 1. A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals; 2. An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy; 3. An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.