Synonyms for headword
ˈhɛdˌwɜrdhead·word

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1. headwordnoun

   Synonyms:
   head

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1. headword, head wordnoun

   a content word that can be qualified by a modifier

   Synonyms:
   head word, head

2. headwordnoun

   a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry)

   Synonyms:
   head word

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