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oracular

o·rac·u·lar [ aw rákyələr, ə rákyələr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of or as oracle: relating to oracles, or in the form of an oracle

2. wise: knowing, wise, or prophetic

3. mysterious: puzzling, ambiguous, or enigmatic

[Mid-17th century. < Latin oraculum (see oracle)]

o·rac·u·lar·i·ty [ aw ràkyə lárrətee, ə ràkyə lérrətee ] noun
o·rac·u·lar·ly adverb
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