What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor John — a bringer of bad luck? (5)" mean?

The definition is "luck?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of JOHNA ("John - a") [anagram: "Doctor"] = JONAH; definition: "bringer of bad luck?" The answer is JONAH.

Doctor John — a bringer of bad luck? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27146 | 20 Across | 2017-03-16 flower

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