Associations to the word «Augury»

Wiktionary

AUGURY, noun. A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
AUGURY, noun. (by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.
AUGURY, noun. An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.

Dictionary definition

AUGURY, noun. An event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God".

Wise words

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Hippocrates