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augury

noun

/ˈɔːɡjʊri/

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

augury of doom

omen, sign, portent, prediction, forewarning

certainty, assurance, fact

augury of success, augury of trouble, good augury, bad augury

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

female peacock

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.