extispex

/ɛksˈtɪspɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices extispicy, the interpretation of omens and prophecies by examining the entrails of animals.

“The ancient priest was known as an extispex, using the entrails to foretell the future.”

Synonyms

  • augur
  • diviner
  • seer

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • skeptic