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solitaire

noun sol·i·taire \ˈsä-lə-ˌter\

: a card game that is played by one person

: a single jewel that is set alone in a piece of jewelry

Full Definition of SOLITAIRE

1
:  a single gem (as a diamond) set alone
2
:  any of various card games that can be played by one person
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Origin of SOLITAIRE

French, from solitaire, adjective, solitary, from Latin solitarius
First Known Use: circa 1727

Rhymes with SOLITAIRE

SOLITAIRE Defined for Kids

solitaire

noun sol·i·taire \ˈsä-lə-ˌter\

Definition of SOLITAIRE for Kids

:  a card game played by one person alone

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