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