chemin de fer

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Noun chemin de fer has 1 sense

baccarat, chemin de fer - a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cars that total closest to nine
--₁ is a kind of card game, cards

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Chemin de Fer

Definition:

Chemin de Fer refers to a French term that literally translates to "iron road" and is commonly used to describe a railroad or railway system. It can also refer to a European gambling card game similar to Baccarat.

Examples:

As a Railroad:

1. The construction of the chemin de fer revolutionized transportation in France during the 19th century.

2. The Mont Blanc Tunnel is an important part of the international chemin de fer network.

As a Card Game:

1. We spent the evening playing chemin de fer in a luxurious casino in Monte Carlo.

2. The rules of chemin de fer are similar to those of Baccarat, with a few minor variations.

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