noun
(Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
• Syn: ↑Oracle of Apollo, ↑Delphic oracle, ↑oracle of Delphi
• Topics: ↑Greek mythology
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑oracle
• Part Holonyms: ↑Delphi
Useful english dictionary. 2012.