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keno

[ kee-noh ]

noun

  1. a game of chance, adapted from lotto for gambling purposes.


keno

/ ˈkiːno /

noun

  1. a game of chance similar to bingo
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of keno1

1805–15, Americanism; < French quine five (winning numbers) (≪ Latin quinī five each) + (lott)o
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Word History and Origins

Origin of keno1

C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

He wants to know where th' cards are stacked an' why he can't holler 'Keno,' an' I'm goin' to find out if I can.

Keno, faro and roulette were not introduced until later, and the same may be said of pangingi, the Scandinavian game.

The majority of the men were playing faro, roulette or keno, and the others sat in softly upholstered chairs and talked.

Keno started, perked up his ears toward the place, and went on, stepping gingerly.

This question is answered by Mr. Snivel inviting him to take a look into the Keno den.

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