omen

(noun) a sign of something about to happen. Synonyms: portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy. Example: "He looked for an omen before going into battle."

(noun) a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil. Synonyms: Oman, Sultanate of Oman, Muscat and Oman.

(verb) indicate by signs. Synonyms: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict. Example: "These signs bode bad news."