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Synonyms
aus·pice (ốspĭs)

[Latin auspicium, bird divination, auspices, from auspex, auspic-, bird augur.]

noun: pl., aus·pi·ces (ốspĭ-sĭz, -sēź) 

  1. Protection or support; patronage.
  2. A sign indicative of future prospects; an omen: Auspices for the venture seemed favorable.
  3. Observation of and divination from the actions of birds.