pinochle
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈpiˌnʌk.l̩/
noun
Etymology: Perhaps from Austro-Bavarian pronunciation of German Binokel (where b>p change is common) , French binocle (literally “pince-nez”), a related card game.
- A card game, similar to bezique.
“He remembered all—every pinochle game, every woman, every sad night.”
- A meld of the jack of diamonds and queen of spades in that card game.