oracle

/ˈɒɹəkəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

  2. 2

    A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.

  3. 3

    A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.

  4. 4

    A person considered to be a source of wisdom.

    a literary oracle
  5. 5

    A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

  6. 6

    One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

  7. 7

    A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.

  8. 8

    (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

verb

  1. 1

    To utter oracles or prophecies.

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