bird of ill omen en · NOUN
Etymology
- presumably from Ancient Roman augury
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A person who brings bad news.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds of ill omen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (13)
ga éan mí-áidh (a person who brings bad news) · ca ocell de mal averany (a person who brings bad news) · fi pahanilmanlintu (a person who brings bad news) · es pájaro de mal agüero (a person who brings bad news) · fr oiseau de malheur (a person who brings bad news) · de Unheilsbote (a person who brings bad news) · pl posłaniec złych wieści (a person who brings bad news) · tr felaket tellalı (a person who brings bad news) · hu vészmadár (a person who brings bad news) · it uccellaccio (a person who brings bad news) · tr kuzguncu (a person who brings bad news) · fr oiseau de mauvais augure (a person who brings bad news) · es agorero (a person who brings bad news)