ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: up (II) + card
1.
a. : the card turned up to start the play (as in rummy and stops games) — called also starter, turnup
b. : the card at the top of a discard pile or talon
2. : any card properly dealt faceup ; specifically : the first card dealt faceup to a player in stud poker