good omen



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good omen

A sign, either real or imagined, of good fortune or a propitious outcome. I saw a dove on my windowsill this morning; I'd say it's a good omen for the rest of my day. I think the way our conversation ended is a good omen for where our relationship is headed.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stella (2)-Greek
Ariehahr-YE (Jewish)Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Filat-Russian
MikkoMEEK-keeFinnish
Carrier['kæriə]
Usagioo-sah-gee (Japanese)Popular Culture