# death knell

> English word · Noun · IPA /dɛθ nɛl/

## Definitions
1. The tolling of a bell announcing death.
2. A marker, sign or omen foretelling the imminent end, death or destruction of something.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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