oracle
— Noun
– English
~ a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
Oracle of Apollo
— Noun
– English
~ (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
oracle
— Noun
– English
~ an authoritative person who divines the future
oracle of Delphi
— Noun
– English
~ (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
oracle
— Noun
– English
~ a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
oracular
— Adjective
– English
~ resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought; "the oracular sayings of Victorian poets"; "so enigmatic that priests might have to clarify it"; "an enigmatic smile"