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| or·a·cle [ áwrək'l ] |
noun (plural or·a·cles) |
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1. source of wisdom: somebody or something considered to be a source of knowledge, wisdom, or prophecy
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2. wise saying: a wise or prophetic statement
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3. shrine of ancient god: in ancient Greece and Rome, a shrine dedicated to a particular god where people went to consult a priest or priestess in times of trouble or uncertainty. One of the most famous was the Delphic Oracle of Apollo.
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4. Greek or Roman deity: an ancient Greek or Roman deity that a priest or priestess would consult for advice on behalf of troubled or uncertain people
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5. advice from Greek or Roman deity: a piece of advice, often in the form of a puzzle or an enigmatic statement, handed down by an ancient Greek or Roman deity
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6. God-given message: a message believed to come from God in response to a request, plea, or petition
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7. bible area of biblical Temple: the most sacred area in either of the Temples mentioned in the Bible, often referred to as the Holy of Holies
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plural noun or·a·cles |
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bible scripture: the books of the Bible
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin oraculum< orare "speak" (see orate)] |
