pinochle


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
pinochle /ˈpiːnɒk(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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