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palindrome

Pronunciation: /ˈpalɪndrəʊm/

Definition of palindrome

noun

  • a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backwards as forwards, e.g. madam or nurses run.

Derivatives

palindromic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdrɒmɪk/

adjective

palindromist

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek palindromos 'running back again', from palin 'again' + drom- (from dramein 'to run')

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