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portent

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Main Entry:
por·tent Listen to the pronunciation of portent
Pronunciation:
\ˈpȯr-ˌtent\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin portentum, from neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere
Date:
circa 1587
1 : something that foreshadows a coming event : omen , sign 2 : prophetic indication or significance 3 : marvel , prodigy
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