"Bechdel" meaning in All languages combined

See Bechdel on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈbɛkdəl/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Bechdel.wav Forms: Bechdels [plural]
Etymology: Variant of Bechtel. Head templates: {{en-prop|s}} Bechdel (plural Bechdels)
  1. A surname from German. Derived forms: Bechdel test

Inflected forms

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