pachisi Meaning & Definition
What Does Pachisi Mean?
Pachisi is used as a noun meaning An ancient Indian board game in which players, throwing dice, shells, etc. to determine the distance of each move, attempt to be the first to take all of their counters around the board.
Pachisi Definition (Noun)
- An ancient Indian board game in which players, throwing dice, shells, etc. to determine the distance of each move, attempt to be the first to take all of their counters around the board.
Synonyms of Pachisi
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Pachisi synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pachisi (uncountable)
Origin of Pachisi
Borrowed from Hindi पचीसी (pacīsī, “twenty-five”), referring to the largest score that can be thrown with the cowrie shells. First attested in the 19th century.