bellwether
Meaning
- The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
- (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
- (figuratively) A stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.
Synonyms
Translations
Leithammel
trendsetter
barómetro
قائد
líderPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɛlwɛðə/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English belwether, belleweder, equivalent to bell + wether (“castrated ram”).
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