AUGURAL

Etymology

Adjective

augural (comparative more augural, superlative most augural)

prophetic

Anagrams

• arugula

Source: Wiktionary


Au"gu*ral, a. Etym: [L. auguralis.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to augurs or to augury; betokening; ominous; significant; as, an augural staff; augural books. "Portents augural." Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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