or ‧ a ‧ cle /ˈɒrək ə l $ ˈɔː-, ˈɑː-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin oraculum , from orare ; ⇨ ↑ oration ]
1 . someone who the ancient Greeks believed could communicate with the gods, who gave advice to people or told them what would happen
2 . a message given by an oracle
3 . a person or book that gives advice and information – used humorously