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auspex

/ɔːˈspɛks/ noun · British & US
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What does auspex mean?

noun

A bird of prey, especially a hawk or eagle, used as a symbol of a Roman augur. In modern usage, a person or thing that is a harbinger or indicator of something.

Example

"The auspex perched on the windowsill, a symbol of good fortune."

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