oracle

1. (noun) a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
Related Words: Delphic oracle, Oracle of Apollo, Temple of Apollo, oracle of Delphi, shrine

2. (noun) a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
Related Words: divination, prophecy

3. (noun) an authoritative person who divines the future
Synonyms: prophet
Related Words: augur, auspex, diviner, prophetess, sibyl



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