pachisi
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Hindi पचीसी (pacīsī, “twenty-five”), referring to the largest score that can be thrown with the cowrie shells. First attested in the 19th century.
Noun
editpachisi (uncountable)
- 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.
Usage notes
edit- Parcheesi (a trademark, spelled with capital P) is a modern American adaptation.