Chelem

/ʃəˈlɛm/ noun

In card games like tarot or bridge, the winning of all tricks or a grand slam.

From Hebrew 'shalom' (peace) or Yiddish origin, possibly influenced by 'slam.' Historical card game terminology, particularly from Eastern European Jewish gaming traditions.

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