Bellwether (noun)
bel-weth-er
A person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
First recorded around 1400–50. A bellwether originally meant “a male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.”
Example sentences
“Her fashion choices are considered a bellwether of upcoming trends in the industry.”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
