Keno: meaning, definitions and examples

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keno

 

[ หˆkiหnoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gambling game

Keno is a game of chance often played in casinos and online. Players select numbers from a larger set, usually ranging from 1 to 80, and then a drawing is held to determine which numbers are winning numbers.

Examples of usage

  • I played keno at the casino last night.
  • Keno is similar to a lottery but played with balls.
  • People enjoy keno because of its simplicity.

Translations

Translations of the word "keno" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น keno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคจเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keno

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ keno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท keno

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ keno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keno

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ€๋…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู†ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ keno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฏ่ฏบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ keno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keno

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keno

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ keno

Etymology

The word 'keno' is derived from the French game 'quine', which itself is based on the Italian game 'lotto'. The game was introduced to the United States during the 19th century, especially in the western states, where Chinese immigrants popularized it in gambling houses. Initially, keno used Chinese characters instead of numbers. Over the years, keno transformed into its modern form, with numbers ranging from 1 to 80. The word's etymology reflects its lottery origins, aligning with its association with probability and chance in gambling. Today, keno is enjoyed worldwide, thanks to its ease of play and the potential for substantial winnings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,912, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.