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bellwether

noun

Sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
B
Ends with
R
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
18

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Pronunciation

ˈbɛlwɛðə

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Definitions

noun

  1. Sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell

noun

  1. Someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity

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