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Pinochle Definition & Meaning

pinochle
noun
  1. a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist

"Pinochle" in song lyrics

See how pinochle is used in real songs:

  • "back door to pinochle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "free pinochle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "scoring pinochle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pinochle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pinochle mean?
a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
What part of speech is pinochle?
Pinochle is a noun.

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