HyperDic: bellwether

English > 2 senses of the word bellwether:
NOUNperson bellwethersomeone who assumes leadership / leadership of a movement or activity
animalbellwethersheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell
bellwether > pronunciation
Soundsbeh'lweh.dher
Rhymesaltogether ... zither: 43 rhymes with dher...
English > bellwether: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who assumes leadership / leadership of a movement or activity.
BroaderleaderA person who rules or guides or inspires others
English > bellwether: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningSheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell.
Broaderwethermale sheep especially a castrated one
Spanishmanso

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