auspex

/ˈɔːspɛks, ˈɔːspleks/

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of prey, especially a hawk or an eagle, used as a symbol or an omen, especially in ancient Roman augury.

“The eagle, considered a sacred auspex by the Romans, soared above the battlefield.”

Synonyms

  • augur
  • omen

Antonyms

  • bad omen
  • inauspicious