Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bird-of-ill-omen
noun
/ˈbɜːrd əv ˈɪl ˈoʊmən/
Definition
A bird that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.
Examples
- The appearance of a raven is often considered a sign of a bird-of-ill-omen in many folklore tales.
- In the story, the villagers feared the sight of the owl, believing it to be a bird-of-ill-omen.
- She shuddered at the thought of the black bird, convinced it was a bird-of-ill-omen predicting her misfortune.
Meaning
The term refers to a bird whose appearance is traditionally associated with unpleasant events or foreboding feelings in various cultures.
Synonyms
- omen
- foreboding bird
- harbinger of doom
