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ORACLE OF APOLLO

\ˈɒɹəkə͡l ɒv ɐpˈɒlə͡ʊ], \ˈɒɹəkə‍l ɒv ɐpˈɒlə‍ʊ], \ˈɒ_ɹ_ə_k_əl ɒ_v ɐ_p_ˈɒ_l_əʊ]\

Definitions of ORACLE OF APOLLO

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(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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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