oraclenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɒr.ə.kəl/us/ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/(especially in ancient Greece) a female priest who gave people wise but often mysterious advice from a god, or the advice given
someone who knows a lot about a subject and can give good advice:
Professor Ross is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders.
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Mythology: Greek & Roman myth
- ambrosia
- Aphrodite
- Apollo
- Ares
- Artemis
- Cyclops
- Diana
- Dionysus
- fate
- gorgon
- Hades
- harpy
- nectar
- Neptune
- Nike
- nymph
- Orpheus
- Vesta
- Victoria
- Zeus
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People who perform magic or have paranormal abilities
Giving advice