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auspex
[aw-speks]
noun
plural
auspicesan augur of ancient Rome.
auspex
/ ˈɔːɛ /
noun
Roman history another word for augur
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of auspex1
1590–1600; < Latin: one who observes birds, soothsayer, diviner, equivalent to au-, base of avis bird + -spex watcher ( spec-, stem of specere to look at) + -s nominative singular suffix
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of auspex1
C16: from Latin: observer of birds, from avis bird + specere to look
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Is Teucer called auspex, as taking the auspices, like an augur, or as giving the auspices, like a god?
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What does auspex mean?
An auspex was an Ancient Roman official who acted as soothsayer or priest and was responsible for interpreting omens to guide decisions.The plural of auspex is auspices.The Ancient Roman auspices were highly respected religious officials. They were consulted by lawmakers and other leaders prior to major events such as wars and the founding of colonies.The word augur can mean the same thing, and it is also used as a general term for any prophet, oracle, or soothsayer.Example: The emperor was known for never taking action before consulting the auspices.
An auspex was an Ancient Roman official who acted as soothsayer or priest and was responsible for interpreting omens to guide decisions.The plural of auspex is auspices.The Ancient Roman auspices were highly respected religious officials. They were consulted by lawmakers and other leaders prior to major events such as wars and the founding of colonies.The word augur can mean the same thing, and it is also used as a general term for any prophet, oracle, or soothsayer.Example: The emperor was known for never taking action before consulting the auspices.
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