Augur

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɔː.É¡É™/
• US IPA: /ˈɔ.É¡Éš/
• cot-caught IPA: /ˈɑ.É¡Éš/
• Rhymes: -ɔːɡə(ɹ)
• Homophones: auger; see also AGA

Origin

From Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō ("interpret omens").

Full definition of augur

Noun

1. A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
• DrydenAugur of ill, whose tongue was never found
  Without a priestly curse or boding sound.
2. (Ancient Rome) An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

Verb

1. To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events.
2. To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue.to augur well or ill

Derived terms

• augury