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 Definitions of haruspex  [əˈrʌs pəˌsiz]  

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Definition of 'haruspex' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) haruspex
one of a class of ancient Roman diviners who based their predictions on the interpretation of animal entrails, natural prodigies, and unusual meteorological phenomena.

Etymology:  (1575–85; < L, =haru-, akin to hīra intestine, Gk chordē gut (see chord1) +spec(ere) to look at)


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