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WordNet

(1) A shrine where an oracular god is consulted

(2) A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible

(3) An authoritative person who divines the future

WiktionaryText

A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.