[puh-chee-zee, pah-] 
| 1. | a board game, originated in ancient India, in which four players advance four pieces each along a route on a cross-shaped board toward a center square by throws of cowrie shells or dice. |
| 2. | a modern version of this game. |
| parchisi | |
noun | |
| an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board [syn: pachisi] |