Definition
parchisis
noun
- Plural of parchisi; a board game of Indian origin in which players race tokens around a board according to dice rolls.
Usage: Often used in the plural form; the singular 'parchisi' refers to the game itself.; Also spelled 'parcheesi' in American English, which is a trademarked version.
Examples
- The children played several rounds of parchisis on a rainy afternoon.
- Parchisis and similar race games have been popular for centuries.
- She collected vintage parchisis sets from different countries.
- The rules of parchisis are simple enough for young players to learn quickly.
- Many families enjoy playing parchisis together during holidays.