auguries

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or practice of interpreting omens or signs, typically from observing natural phenomena such as animal behavior, clouds, or the flight of birds.

  - "The ancient Romans believed that the flight of birds was an augury of future events."
  - "The auguries of the harvest were considered crucial for the success of the coming year."

• Noun

  A prophecy or prediction, especially one considered to be inspired by a god or gods.

  - "The oracle at Delphi was renowned for its auguries."
  - "The auguries of the soothsayer warned of impending doom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with auguries
curies , perjuries

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Variants

List of all variants of auguries that leads to same result
auguries , augury

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'augurium' meaning 'divination, omen, prophecy'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans had a specific bird, the augur vulture, which was believed to be the messenger of Jupiter and the harbinger of good auguries.

2. The word 'augury' comes from the Latin word 'augurium', which means 'divination, omen, prophecy'.

3. Auguries were an essential part of Roman politics, and were used to make important decisions, such as declaring war or electing leaders.

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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 predict future events.

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Culture

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Auguries have been practiced since ancient times, with records dating back to the Greeks and Romans. They were considered an essential part of religious and political life, and were used to make important decisions and predict future events. Auguries have been depicted in literature, art, and music throughout history, and continue to be a subject of fascination and study.

How to Memorize "auguries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of observing natural phenomena and interpreting their meanings.
   - Imagine yourself as an ancient soothsayer interpreting the flight of birds or the behavior of animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'auguries' with the idea of divination and prediction.
   - Think of the ancient practice of interpreting omens and signs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A Augmenting Understanding of Gods's Interpretations, Usings Revealed In Nature'.

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