augur

Meanings

Noun

• A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
• An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.

Verb

• To foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events; to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable outcome.

Origin

• Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō.