Ananym

/ˈænənɪm/ noun

Definition

A word or name spelled backwards to create a new word or convey hidden meaning.

Etymology

From Greek 'ana-' (back, again, backwards) + 'onyma' (name). It's a reversed name or word, similar to 'anagram' but specifically reading letters in reverse order.

Kelly Says

'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'—that's an ananym! This wordplay technique was beloved by medieval scholars and cryptographers who used it to hide messages in plain sight.

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