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poker2

Syllabification: (pok·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈpōkər/

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Definition of poker

noun

  • a card game played by two or more people who bet on the value of the hands dealt to them. A player wins the pool either by having the highest combination at the showdown or by forcing all opponents to concede without a showing of the hand, sometimes by means of bluff.

Origin:

mid 19th century: of US origin; perhaps related to German pochen 'to brag', Pochspiel 'bragging game'

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