bird of ill omen

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Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) - presumably from Ancient Roman augury

Noun

bird of ill omen (plural birds of ill omen)

  1. A person who brings bad news.
    Synonym: bearer of bad news

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