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an alphabetical list of words spelled in reversed order, of use especially to linguists and cryptographers.

a thesauruslike dictionary alphabetizing meanings and concepts under which are listed the related words that are defined or explained.

a dictionary of alphabetized word elements, as prefixes, suffixes, and roots, with lists of the words derived from them.

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Main Entry:	reverse dictionary
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	a print or electronic dictionary in which one can search on a concept to find words and phrases related to or expressing that concept
Example:	A reverse dictionary has the entry 'green fruit' which finds kiwi, grape, olive, etc.
Etymology:	1954

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Reverse dictionary is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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