auspex

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Noun auspex has 1 sense

augur, auspex - (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
--₁ is a kind of prophet, oracle, seer, vaticinator

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Auspex

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition: In ancient Rome, a religious official who observed and interpreted the behavior of birds in order to foretell future events; a diviner.

Sample Sentence: The auspex studied the flight patterns of the birds, searching for omens and signs of good fortune.

Sense: 2

Definition: A skilled predictor or seer who can foresee future events or trends.

Sample Sentence: The renowned businesswoman was considered an auspex in the tech industry, accurately predicting successful innovations.