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augury

UK
/ˈɔːɡjʊəri/
US
/ˈɔɡjʊri/

Translations

augurynoun
auguries
pl
UK
/ˈɔːɡjʊəri/
US
/ˈɔɡjʊri/
The sudden appearance of a black cat was considered an augury of bad luck.
L'apparition soudaine d'un chat noir était considérée comme un présage de malchance.
Additional translations
augureSens historique ou religieux ; désigne aussi l'interprétation des présages.
augureSens littéraire ou historique ; peut désigner un signe annonciateur.
Synonyms
prognostic
sign
portent
forewarning
divination
prediction
omen

Definitions

augurynoun
A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.
The sudden appearance of a black cat was considered an augury of bad luck.
The practice of interpreting omens.
In ancient Rome, augury was a respected practice used to guide decisions.
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