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: ↑Temple of Apollo, ↑Oracle of Apollo, ↑oracle of Delphi
• Topics: ↑Greek mythology
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑oracle
• Part Holonyms: ↑Delphi
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the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, noted for giving ambiguous answers.
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Delphic oracle,
the oracle of Apollo at Delphi. The oracle often gave ambiguous answers to questions.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.