augury

UK
/ˈɔːɡjʊəri/
US
/ˈɔɡjʊri/

Translations

augurynoun
auguries
pl
UK
/ˈɔːɡjʊəri/
US
/ˈɔɡjʊri/
The sudden change in weather was seen as an augury of bad times ahead.
Внезапное изменение погоды было воспринято как предзнаменование плохих времен впереди.
The flight of birds was considered an augury by the ancient Romans.
Полет птиц считался предвестием у древних римлян.

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.