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vedette.

A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/vɪˈdɛt//vəˈdɛt/
  1. A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger.

    historical
  2. A cabaret performer, usually the main female artist of a show.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Italian vedettabor. French vedettebor. English vedette Borrowed from French vedette.

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