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halma

Pronunciation: /ˈhalmə/

Definition of halma

noun

[mass noun]
  • a game played by two or four people using a board of 256 squares, with pieces advancing from one corner to the opposite corner by being moved over other pieces into vacant squares.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek, literally 'leap'

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