heralds

Noun

heralds noun

1. The long-tailed duck, or oldsquaw.

heralds noun

1. A messenger, especially one bringing important news.“The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.”
2. A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.“Daffodils are heralds of Spring.”
3. An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.“Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.”
4. A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.

Verb

heralds verb

1. To proclaim or announce an event.“Daffodils herald the Spring.”
2. (usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.“The film was heralded by critics.”