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May 25, 2012
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bell•weth•er



Pronunciation: (bel'we&thslash;"ur), [key]
—n.
1. a wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.
2. a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry: Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry.
3. a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
4. a person who leads a mob, mutiny, conspiracy, or the like; ringleader.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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