Haruspex
noun | /haruspex/
An ancient Roman religious official who attempted to predict the future by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals.
Haruspex
noun | /haruspex/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDAn ancient Roman religious official who attempted to predict the future by examining the entrails of sacrificed animals.
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"The haruspex inspected the sacrificed animal's entrails. Means: The ancient religious official examined the animal’s internal organs to seek an omen."
"In the play, a haruspex predicts a political disaster. Means: In the play, a diviner forecasts a coming political catastrophe."
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A haruspex is an ancient omen-reader; connect the word with inspecting entrails for predictions.
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