Pachisi
[puh-chee-zee, pah-] /pəˈtʃi zi, pɑ-/
noun
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.
/pəˈtʃiːzɪ; pɑː-/
noun
1.
an Indian game somewhat resembling backgammon, played on a cruciform board using six cowries as dice
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