shibboleth

• ⇰ संकेत शब्द
• ⇰ अभिज्ञान
• ⇰ नारा
• ⇰ दक़ियानूसी विश्वास या सिद्धान्त

• ⇰ A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce >sh >, called the word >sibboleth >. See <au>Judges xii.</au>
• ⇰ Also used in an extended sense.
• ⇰ Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.