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n. An augur of ancient Rome, especially one who interpreted omens derived from the observation of birds.

n. One who divines by observing the motions, cries, etc., of birds; a diviner in general; an augur.

n. (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy

"There are objections to both interpretations; a Roman imperator was not called auspex, though he was attended by an auspex, and was said to have the auspicia; auspex is frequently used of one who, as we should say, inaugurates an undertaking, but only if he is a god or a deified mortal."

prophet    prophesier    seer    vaticinator    oracle   

auspices