# panda, pander

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈpændə/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### panda
*/ˈpændə/*
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), a small raccoon-like animal of northeast Asia with reddish fur and a long, ringed tail.

### pander
*/ˈpændə/*
A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/panda