anadrome
anadrome · anadromes
A word which forms a different word when spelled backwardsA word which forms a different word when spelled backwards.
/ˈæ.nə.dɹoʊm/
Meaning
2 sensesA word which forms a different word when spelled backwards.
"Desserts" and "stressed" are believed to be the longest common English anadromes.
An anadromous fish.
Origin
From ana- + -drome, i.e. "backward course".From ana- + -drome, i.e. "backward course".
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