oracle

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
2. 2
   noun A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
3. 3
   noun A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
4. 4
   noun A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
5. 5
   noun A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
6. 6
   noun One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
7. 7
   noun A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
8. 8
   noun (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
9. 9
   verb To utter oracles or prophecies.