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auricle (OR i kuhl) (noun)
1. An ear or ear-shaped appendage or part; pinna: Many animals, including humans, have a dual auricle for hearing.
2. An ear-shaped muscular part that sticks out from the surface of each upper chamber atrium of the heart: Cardiologists are quite aware of each auricle of the heart.
2. An ear-shaped muscular part that sticks out from the surface of each upper chamber atrium of the heart: Cardiologists are quite aware of each auricle of the heart.
oracle (OR i kuhl) (noun)
1. A person; such as, a priestess, through whom a god was believed to speak: Some people from the past would go to a shrine so they could consult an oracle.
2. Anyone who has a great deal of knowledge about something and whose opinions and advice are highly valued: I knew him long before he became the oracle of linguistics.
2. Anyone who has a great deal of knowledge about something and whose opinions and advice are highly valued: I knew him long before he became the oracle of linguistics.
The auricle should not to be confused with oracle because neither the ear shape nor the upper chamber of the heart possess oracular powers.
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1. Someone, or something, considered to be a source of knowledge, wisdom, or prophecy: In the fantasy story, the oracle suddenly appeared and spoke to the young man.
2. A wise or prophetic statementL One example of an oracle could be, "Do unto others as they do unto you."
3. In ancient Greece and Rome, a shrine dedicated to a particular god, or goddess: An oracle was a place where people went to consult a priest, or priestess, in times of trouble or uncertainty.
2. A wise or prophetic statementL One example of an oracle could be, "Do unto others as they do unto you."
3. In ancient Greece and Rome, a shrine dedicated to a particular god, or goddess: An oracle was a place where people went to consult a priest, or priestess, in times of trouble or uncertainty.
One of the most famous was the Delphic Oracle of Apollo.
4. An ancient Greek or Roman deity that a priest, or priestess, would consult for advice on behalf of troubled or uncertain people: Sharon read in her book that a oracle could be asked for guidance in trouble times.
An oracle can be a piece of advice, often in the form of a puzzle or an enigmatic statement, handed down by an ancient Greek or Roman deity.
5. A message believed to come from God in response to a request, plea, or petition: Marie was waiting anxiously for an oracle from God in response to her prayer,
6. The most sacred area in either of the Temples mentioned in the Bible: An oracle was often referred to as the Holy of Holies.
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ora-, or-, orat-; os- +
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