auspice

noun aus·pice \ˈȯs-pəs\

plural aus·pic·es \-pə-səz, -ˌsēz\

Definition of AUSPICE

: observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens

plural : kindly patronage and guidance <doing research under the auspices of the local historical society>

: a prophetic sign; especially : a favorable sign

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Latin auspicium, from auspic-, auspex diviner by birds, from avis bird + specere to look, look at — more at aviary, spy

First Known Use: 1533

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