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Classic board game from India
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pachisi
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pachisi \Pa*chi"si\, Parchesi \Par*che"si\, Parchisi \Par*chi"si\, n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.] A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India. A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, ...
Usage examples of pachisi.
Spaniards entered Mexico they found the Aztecs playing a game called patolli, identical with the Hindoo pachisi, on a similar cross-shaped board.