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Omen

/ˈoʊmən/
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(noun) Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.

You're my good omen.
It was the midnight of Friday, 13th; nothing of ill omen was apparent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden appearance of a black crow was considered a bad ____ by the superstitious villagers.

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