poker

po-ker · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A card game played by two or more people who bet on the value of the hands dealt to them.

  2. 2.

    A metal rod with a handle, used for stirring a fire.

Forms

plural: pokers

Related words

See also: cards, fireplace, gambling
Synonyms: card game, fire iron

Etymology

For the card game: probably from German Pochen meaning "to brag" or "to knock." For the tool: from the verb poke + -er.