Word of the day: Augury

Augury

[aw-gyuh-ree]

noun

1. the practice of interpreting omens or signs, especially concerning the future; divination

Examples of augury in a sentence:

• The ancient Romans believed in the power of augury, consulting birds' flight patterns for guidance and predictions.

• The astrologer claimed to possess the gift of augury, foreseeing events through celestial movements.