/pree'meuh nish"euhn, prem'euh-/ , n.
1. a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger.
2. a forewarning.
[ 1425-75; late ME premunicioun (cf. PRAEMUNIRE) praemonition- (s. of praemonitio ) forewarning. See PRE-, MONITION ]
Syn. 1. foreboding, portent, omen, sign.