keno

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

lotto, bingo, beano

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