naturesign

noun
UK /ˈneɪtʃəsaɪn/
US /ˈneɪtʃərsaɪn/

A naturesign is a clue from nature that tells you something.

The red leaves were a naturesign that fall had come.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mark or pattern in the wild that shows an animal was there.

We found a naturesign near the tree: tiny footprints in the mud.

3. A change in the sky or air that hints at coming weather.

Dark clouds are a naturesign that rain is on the way.

4. A small natural feature that helps you find your way outdoors.

The big rock was a naturesign that showed us the path home.