HyperDic: death_knell

English > 2 senses of the expression death knell:
NOUNeventdeath knellan omen of death or destruction
artifactdeath knell, death bella bell rung to announce a death
English > death knell: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAn omen of death or destruction.
Broaderomen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigyA sign of something about to happen
English > death knell: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA bell rung to announce a death.
Synonymdeath bell
BroaderbellA hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

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