backgammon

(-gam′ən)

noun

a game played on a special board by two people: each has fifteen pieces, which are moved according to the throw of dice

Origin: back + gammon

See backgammon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A board game for two persons, played with pieces whose moves are determined by throws of dice.

Origin:

Origin: back1

Origin: + gammon1

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