auspice

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Hypernyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 See also 2 Italian 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex

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[edit] Noun

auspice (plural auspices)

1. (chiefly in plural) Patronage or protection.

   This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.

2. An omen or a sign.

   The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.

3. (obsolete) Divination from the actions of birds.

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• (patronage or protection): support
• (divination from the actions of birds): augury, fortunetelling, divination

[edit] Related terms

• auspicious

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[edit] See also

• allspice

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[edit] Noun

auspice m. (plural auspici)

1. auspex
2. patron, sponsor, promoter

[edit] Related terms

• auspicio
• auspicare