orakel

Definitions of orakel
  1. noun
    a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
    synonyms: vraagbaak
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    type of:
    reliekschrijn, schrijn
    a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
  2. noun
    an authoritative person who divines the future
    synonyms: profeet, visionair, vraagbaak, ziener
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    types:
    augur, auguren
    (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
    profeet
    a woman prophet
    Sibyllen, sibille
    (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
    type of:
    koffiedikkijker, rabdomant, radiësthesist, roedeloper, toekomstvoorspeller, waarzegger, wichelroedeloper
    someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
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