Definition of AUSPEX

auspex

Plural: auspices

Noun

  • An ancient Roman priest who interpreted omens from birds' flight.
  • (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
  • An officiating priest in Ancient Rome.

Examples

  • Like an auspex, she studied the remaining tiles to predict her opponent’s move.

Synonyms

augur

Scrabble Score: 15

auspex: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
auspex: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
auspex: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

auspex: valid Words With Friends Word