augur

Meanings

• noun

  A person who interprets omens or signs, especially ancient Romans.

  - "The augur examined the entrails of the sacrificial animal to foretell the future."
  - "The Roman Senate consulted the augurs before making important decisions."

• verb

  To signify or indicate by omens or portents.

  - "The eclipse augured ill for the king's health."
  - "The stormy weather augured a long and difficult journey."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with augur
cur , fur , stur , nur , spur

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Variants

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augur , augurs , augured , auguring

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Etymology

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From the Latin augur, meaning 'to increase' or 'to enlarge'. Originally, augurs were believed to have the power to increase the yield of crops or the welfare of the state through their interpretations of omens.

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Trivia

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1. The Roman god Augur was believed to be the god of prophecy and divination.

2. Augurs used various methods to interpret omens, including the observation of birds, the examination of entrails, and the study of the stars.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divination: The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

2. Omens: Signs or portents believed to indicate the will of the gods or the future.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, augurs were highly respected figures who played a crucial role in the religious and political life of the state. They were consulted before important decisions were made, and their interpretations of omens and signs could influence the course of history. Augurs were also believed to have the power to bring good fortune and ward off evil.

How to Memorize "augur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in ancient Roman robes, interpreting the signs of the entrails of a sacrificial animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of interpreting signs and omens.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A Augmenting Understanding of Gods' Reveals Signs'.

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