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semordnilap
/sɪˈmɔːrd.nɪ.læp/ — noun

A word that forms an entirely different word when its letters are reversed. The term itself is "palindromes" spelled backward — a self-referential wink from the English language.

First documented in recreational linguistics; also called anadromes, heteropalindromes, or reversals.

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desserts
Sweet courses served at the end of a meal; indulgences and treats.
stressed
Experiencing mental or emotional strain; under pressure or tension.
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