parchisi

par=chi=si

WORDNET DICTIONARY

parchisi(n = noun.act) pachisi, parchesi - an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board;

is a kind of board game

has particulars: parcheesi

parchisi, n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.].

A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India. [1913 Webster]
A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice; it is played on a cross-shaped board. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

parchisi, n.

same as Pachisi. [1913 Webster]