croquet

/kɹoʊˈkeɪ/

UK: /ˈkɹəʊki/

croquet

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Definition

A game played on a lawn, in which players use mallets to drive balls through hoops (wickets).

Etymology

Borrowed from Norman croquet (“hook”), from Old Northern French croquet. Doublet of crochet, crocket, and crotchet.