PINOCHLE


Meaning of PINOCHLE in English

[ 'pi:nɒk(ə)l ]

■ noun a North American card game for two or more players using a 48-card pack consisting of two of each card from nine to ace, the object being to score points for various combinations and to win tricks.

↘the combination of queen of spades and jack of diamonds in this game.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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