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oracle

UK/ˈɔɹəkəl/ US/ˈɒɹəkəl/ fairly common

noun

1.

an authoritative person who divines the future

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2.
3.

a shrine where an oracular god is consulted

Origin

From Middle English oracle, from Old French oracle m, from Latin ōrāculum n.

Phrases

  • alphabet oracle
  • dice oracle
  • oracle bone
  • oracle bone script
  • oracle card
  • oracle machine
  • work the oracle

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