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单词 shibboleth
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shibboleth /shibˈə-leth/

noun
  1. The criterion, catchword or catchphrase of a group, party or sect by which members may be identified
  2. A slogan
  3. A peculiarity of speech
  4. The Gileadite test-word to distinguish an Ephraimite, who could not pronounce sh (from Bible, Judges 12.5–6)
  5. Any such test
ORIGIN: Heb shibbōleth an ear of corn, or a stream
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