portent
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɹtənt/
The English word “portent” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
- A portending; significance
- Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin portentum, participle of portendere, from portendō (“to predict, to foretell”).
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