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- [pey-tahngk; French pe-tahnk]
- /peɪˈtɑŋk; French pɛˈtɑ̃k/
- /pˈetank/
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- [pey-tahngk; French pe-tahnk]
- /peɪˈtɑŋk; French pɛˈtɑ̃k/
Definitions of petanque word
- noun petanque a form of lawn bowling originating in France, usually played on rough ground using steel balls. 1
- noun petanque game, popular in France, in which metal bowls are thrown to land as near as possible to a target ball 0
- noun petanque a French game similar to bowls 0
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Origin of petanque
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; < French < Provençal pé foot (< Latin ped-, stem of pēs) + tanco post, stake (derivative of tancar to close, bar < Vulgar Latin *stanticāre; see stanch1); so called because the feet are to be planted firmly on the ground, as if staked, when the ball is released
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Parts of speech for Petanque
noun
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petanque popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is petanque?
- how to play petanque?
- how to make a petanque court?
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- how to win at petanque?
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