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Pinochle: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinochle

 

[ หˆpษชnษ™kl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

card game

Pinochle is a trick-taking card game typically played with a 48-card deck. It is traditionally played by four players in fixed partnerships, with the objective of winning the most points through trick-taking and melding. The game has various versions, but the most common form is the four-player version.

Synonyms

none

Examples of usage

  • We played a long game of pinochle last night.
  • Pinochle requires both strategy and teamwork.
  • He taught me how to play pinochle during our vacation.
  • Pinochle is a popular game at family gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinochle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคจเฅ‹เค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะพะบะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒŽใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋…นํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠู†ูˆูƒูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ่ฏบๅ…‹ๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะฝะพั…ะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒฉแƒ™แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pinochle

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pinochle

Etymology

The word 'pinochle' is believed to have originated from the German word 'beinhalten', which means 'to include' or 'to contain'. This reflects the game's emphasis on melding and achieving high scores through combinations of cards. The game itself has roots in the 19th century and was brought to the United States by German immigrants. Over time, pinochle has evolved into various regional versions, and its popularity has endured, particularly among card game enthusiasts. The traditional four-handed pinochle is regarded as the most popular form, although there are adaptations for two and three players as well. The game has also been featured in numerous tournaments and has fostered a community of players who appreciate its strategic depth and social aspects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,433, 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.