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solitaire

so·li·taire

UK/ˈsɒl.ɪˌtɛə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ uncommon obsolete us

noun

1.

a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

2.
3.
4.

a card game played by one person

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Origin

Borrowed from French solitaire, ultimately from Latin sōlitārius. Doublet of solitary.

Phrases

  • Andean solitaire
  • mahjong solitaire
  • spider solitaire
  • Townsend's solitaire

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