superfecta

[soo-per-fek-tuh]

su·per·fect·a

[soo-per-fek-tuh]
noun
1.
a type of bet, especially on horse races, in which the bettor must select the first four finishers in exact order.
2.
a race in which such bets are made.
Compare trifecta.


Origin:
1970–75, Americanism; blend of super- and perfecta
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Superfecta is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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superfecta

noun
a bet that you can pick the first four finishers in a race in the right order 
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