Parchisi

Parchisi
Pachisi Pa*chi"si, Parchesi Par*che"si, Parchisi Par*chi"si, n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.] 1. A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India. [1913 Webster]

2. A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice; it is played on a cross-shaped board. [U. S. & Eng.] [Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5]


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