head word

head·word

[hed-wurd]
noun
1.
a word, phrase, or the like, appearing as the heading of a chapter, dictionary or encyclopedia entry, etc.
2.
catchword ( def 2 ).
3.
head ( def 26 ).

Origin:
1815–25; head + word

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headword (ˈhɛdˌwɜːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc, as in a dictionary entry

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Head word is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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