halma
World English Dictionary
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| —n | |
| a board game in which players attempt to transfer their pieces from their own to their opponents' bases | |
| [C19: from Greek halma leap, from hallesthai to leap] | |
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| halma | |
noun | |
| a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases |
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Halma
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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