Oleomargarine is what margarine was originally called, sometimes shortened to 'oleo'. This makes it one of a select few: words which can be broken into two words, so that each of the two and the original word are synonymous. That is: oleomargarine = oleo = margarine. Can you find another two English words that share this property?

(In reply to simple by paul)

>> buttocks = butt

I've never had the urge to kick someone in the "ocks" however...

Posted by Sam on 2004-02-11 00:28:48