English Explanatory Dictionary

keno

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gambling game, a variety of lotto, played with balls or knobs, numbered, and cards also numbered.
name
  1. Ellipsis of Keno City.
  2. Ellipsis of Keno Hill.
  3. A region of Yukon, Canada, the region around Keno Hill and Keno City.

Pronunciation

/ˈkiːnəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-keno.wav

Word forms

keno keeno quino

Etymology

From French quine, with reference to a set of five winning lottery numbers.

Derived words

Keno Keno City Keno Hill racehorse keno screeno
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