"Bechdel" meaning in English

See Bechdel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈbɛkdəl/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Bechdel.wav Forms: Bechdels [plural]
Etymology: Variant of Bechtel. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|s}} Bechdel (plural Bechdels)
  1. A surname from German. Derived forms: Bechdel test
    Sense id: en-Bechdel-en-name-gISmo46Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

Inflected forms

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