omen

//ˈoʊ.mən//
C1Frequency Level 12Literary
Visual representation of omen

Noun

omenSingular
omensPlural
1

A sign or event believed to foretell the future, often indicating good or bad fortune.

A black cat crossing your path is considered a bad omen in some cultures.

2

A prophetic significance or indication of what is to come.

The dark clouds were seen as an omen of the coming storm.