Carroms

/ˈkærəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carrom; multiple strikes where an object bounces off something and continues moving.

Etymology

Plural form of carrom, derived possibly from Portuguese carambola or a South Asian gaming term, referring to rebounding shots in billiards.

Kelly Says

The game of carrom is a centuries-old pastime in India and Pakistan where players flick a wooden disc to knock other pieces into corner pockets—it's like pool without cues, and the English word 'carrom' preserved the name of this ancient game.

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