Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haruspicate
verb
/həˈrʌspɪkeɪt/
Definition
To practice divination by examining the entrails of animals.
Examples
- The ancient Romans would haruspicate before making important decisions.
- He was known to haruspicate during ceremonies to seek guidance from the gods.
- In ancient times, priests often had the skill to haruspicate accurately.
Meaning
The term refers to an ancient method of seeking knowledge or predicting the future through the inspection of the internal organs of sacrificed animals.
Synonyms
- divine
- foretell
- soothsay
