Where Portentos they'd Grow

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  • "Oh! potatoes they grow small, Over there!": Lyrics from American humorous folk song "Over there" (not to be confused with World War I song by George M. Cohan)
  • portent: something that foreshadows an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • portento; (Italian) wonder, miracle
  • portentus: (Latin) pointed out, indicated; foretold
  • potato: reference to Ireland