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auspice

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Main Entry: aus·pice
Pronunciation: \ˈs-pəs\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural aus·pic·es \-pə-səz, -ˌsēz\
Etymology: Latin auspicium, from auspic-, auspex diviner by birds, from avis bird + specere to look, look at — more at aviary, spy
Date: 1533

1 : observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens
2 plural : kindly patronage and guidance <doing research under the auspices of the local historical society>
3 : a prophetic sign; especially : a favorable sign


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