Augurious
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of augurous. alt-of, alternative
"VVhen Telemus came from Sicilian ſeas, / Augurious Telemus Eurymides, / And ſaid to Polypheme, thy browes large ſight / Shall by Vlyſſes be depriu’d of light."
Example
More examples"VVhen Telemus came from Sicilian ſeas, / Augurious Telemus Eurymides, / And ſaid to Polypheme, thy browes large ſight / Shall by Vlyſſes be depriu’d of light."
Etymology
From augury + -ous.
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