oracle
/ˈɔɹəkəl/ noun C1- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecies or advice.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom. · a literary oracle
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A fortune-teller.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
Plural oracles
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