Auspex

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An augur of ancient Rome, especially one who interpreted omens derived from the observation of birds. noun

One who divines by observing the motions, cries, etc., of birds; a diviner in general; an augur. noun

(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy noun

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There are objections to both interpretations; a Roman imperator was not called auspex, though he was attended by an auspex, and was said to have the auspicia; auspex is frequently used of one who, as we should say, inaugurates an undertaking, but only if he is a god or a deified mortal. ❋ 65 BC-8 BC Horace (1847)

Is Teucer called auspex, as taking the auspices, like an augur, or as giving the auspices, like a god? ❋ 65 BC-8 BC Horace (1847)

[14] Latin _auspicium_, from _auspex_, a bird seer. ❋ Hutton Webster (N/A)

The English noun "auspice," which originally referred to this practice of observing birds to discover omens, also comes from Latin "auspex." ❋ Unknown (2010)

coniugis et castris et solio generi50 optatum celebrare diem! me iungeret auspex ❋ Claudian (1912)

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