Meaning of the word augury in English
What does augury mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
augury
US /ˈɑː.ɡjɚ.i/
UK /ˈɔːɡ.jə.ri/
Noun
1.
a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen
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The sudden flight of birds was taken as an augury of impending doom.
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His early success was a good augury for his future career.
2.
the practice of interpreting omens and signs to predict the future
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Ancient Romans often consulted priests skilled in augury before making important decisions.
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The priest's role involved the careful study of natural phenomena for purposes of augury.