"oneirocrite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oneirocrites [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὀνειροκριτικός (oneirokritikós, “fit for interpreting dreams”), from ὄνειρος (óneiros, “dream”) + κριτικός (kritikós, “fit for judging”), from κριτής (kritḗs, “judge”). Head templates: {{en-noun}} oneirocrite (plural oneirocrites)
  1. One skilled in oneirocrisy; an interpreter of dreams. Synonyms: oneirocritic
    Sense id: en-oneirocrite-en-noun-5CdSlv4l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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