Halma

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English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἅλμα (hálma, jump).

Proper noun

Halma

  1. (games) A strategic board game played with counters on a board of 16×16 squares.

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Etymology 2

Proper noun

Halma

  1. A city in Minnesota.

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Anagrams

German

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Etymology

From English halma.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhalma/
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Noun

Halma n (strong, genitive Halmas, no plural)

  1. halma (board game)
    Synonym: quadratisches Halma
  2. Chinese checkers (board game)
    Synonym: Sternhalma

Usage notes

  • Chinese checkers is more widely known in Germany than the original halma.

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Further reading

  • Halma” in Duden online