vedette
/vɪˈdet/noun
1
- historical a mounted sentry positioned beyond an army's outposts to observe the movements of the enemy〈史〉骑哨。
2
- chiefly N. Amer. a leading star of stage, screen, or television〈主北美〉歌星; 影视明星。
词源
late 17th cent.: from French, literally 'scout', from an alteration of southern Italian veletta, perhaps based on Spanish velar 'keep watch'.