chouette

[ shoo-et ]

/ ʃuˈɛt /

noun

a variation of a two-handed game, as backgammon, allowing the participation of three or more persons, in which one player accepts the bets of all the others on the outcome of a game between that player and one other active player, who is permitted to receive advice from the nonplayers.

Origin of chouette

1885–90; <French, from the phrase faire la chouette to play alone against a group of opponents (in billiards, etc.), literally, to play the barn owl, perhaps alluding to the owl's watchful look

Words nearby chouette

chott, Chotzen syndrome, chou, choucroute, Chou En-lai, chouette, chough, chouse, choux pastry, chow, chow chow

Example sentences from the Web for chouette

Perhaps his detestation of the Schoolmaster and the Chouette might have something to do with this feeling.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6|Eugne Sue
This unnatural mother did not eagerly question the Chouette with terrible anxiety as to the past life of the child.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6|Eugne Sue
The Chouette heard the order given to the servant, and saw Sarah fasten the bolt.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6|Eugne Sue
Look out for yourself, if you try to do any harm to the Chouette!
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6|Eugne Sue

The Chouette returned to the room, bringing the cigars with her.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6|Eugne Sue

单词	chouette
释义	chouette [ shoo-et ] / ʃuˈɛt / noun a variation of a two-handed game, as backgammon, allowing the participation of three or more persons, in which one player accepts the bets of all the others on the outcome of a game between that player and one other active player, who is permitted to receive advice from the nonplayers. Origin of chouette 1885–90; <French, from the phrase faire la chouette to play alone against a group of opponents (in billiards, etc.), literally, to play the barn owl, perhaps alluding to the owl's watchful look Words nearby chouette chott, Chotzen syndrome, chou, choucroute, Chou En-lai, chouette, chough, chouse, choux pastry, chow, chow chow Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for chouette Perhaps his detestation of the Schoolmaster and the Chouette might have something to do with this feeling. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6\|Eugne Sue This unnatural mother did not eagerly question the Chouette with terrible anxiety as to the past life of the child. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6\|Eugne Sue The Chouette heard the order given to the servant, and saw Sarah fasten the bolt. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6\|Eugne Sue Look out for yourself, if you try to do any harm to the Chouette! The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6\|Eugne Sue The Chouette returned to the room, bringing the cigars with her. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6\|Eugne Sue
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