Delphic oracle

/ˌdɛlfɪk ˌɔrəkəl/
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Other forms: Delphic oracles

Definitions of Delphic oracle
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
    synonyms: Oracle of Apollo, Temple of Apollo, oracle of Delphi
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    oracle
    a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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