Keno: meaning, definitions and examples
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keno
[ หkiหnoส ]
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:
๐ต๐น keno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Keno
๐ฎ๐ฉ keno
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ keno
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใ
๐ซ๐ท keno
๐ช๐ธ keno
๐น๐ท keno
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋ ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ keno
๐ธ๐ฐ keno
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏ่ฏบ
๐ธ๐ฎ keno
๐ฎ๐ธ keno
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะฝะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ keno
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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