oracolo

Definitions of oracolo
  1. noun
    a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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    type of:
    edicola
    a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
  2. noun
    an authoritative person who divines the future
    synonyms: profeta
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    types:
    augure, auspice
    (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
    type of:
    radiestesista, radioestesista
    someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
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