Bellwether

noun

/ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

2.nounAnything that indicates future trends.

3.nounA stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition.

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