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Meaning of portent
por•tent
Pronunciation: (pôr'tent, pōr'-), [key]
— n.
- an indication or omen of something about to happen, esp. something momentous.
- threatening or disquieting significance: an occurrence of dire portent.
- a prodigy or marvel.
See also:
- portent (Thesaurus)