extispicium

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Menander, Monostichoi, 277

Latin > English (Lewis & Short)

extispĭcĭum: ii, n. extispex,
I an inspection of the entrails for the purpose of prophesying, Suet. Ner. 56; v. l. in Plin. 7, 56, 57, § 203 (Jan. auspicia).