Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-ruhs-peks, har-uh-speks]
- /həˈrʌs pɛks, ˈhær əˌspɛks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huh-ruhs-peks, har-uh-speks]
- /həˈrʌs pɛks, ˈhær əˌspɛks/
Definitions of haruspex word
- noun plural haruspex (in ancient Rome) one of a class of minor priests who practiced divination, especially from the entrails of animals killed in sacrifice. 1
- noun haruspex (in ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens by inspecting the entrails of sacrificial animals. 1
- noun haruspex (in ancient Rome) a priest who practised divination, esp by examining the entrails of animals 0
- noun haruspex in ancient Rome, a soothsayer who professed to foretell events by examining the entrails of sacrificial animals 0
- noun haruspex A soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced divination by inspecting entrails. 0
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Origin of haruspex
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin, equivalent to haru- (akin to hīra intestine; see chord1) + spec- (stem of specere to look at) + -s nominative singular ending
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Parts of speech for Haruspex
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haruspex popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
haruspex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for haruspex
noun haruspex
- diviner — a theologian; scholar in religion.
- medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
- sibyl — a female given name.
- seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
- prophet — a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
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