Meaning Of The Word Headword

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Headword Definition

What's The Definition Of Headword?

headword
countable noun: In a dictionary, a headword is a word which is followed by an explanation of its meaning.

headword in American English
a word or phrase that is a heading for a paragraph, chapter, etc.
noun: a word, phrase, or the like, appearing as the heading of a chapter, dictionary or encyclopedia entry, etc

headword in British English
noun: a key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc, as in a dictionary entry

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