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Definition of Aruspices

Aruspices
Aruspex A*rus"pex, n.; pl. Aruspices. [L. aruspex or haruspex.] One of the class of diviners among the Etruscans and Romans, who foretold events by the inspection of the entrails of victims offered on the altars of the gods.
Aruspice
Aruspice A*rus"pice, n. [L. aruspex: cf. F. aruspice. Cf. Aruspex, Haruspice.] A soothsayer of ancient Rome. Same as Aruspex. [Written also haruspice.]

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