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English
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)
- A person who brings bad news.
- Synonym: bearer of bad news
Translations
a person who brings bad news