Morra

/ˈmɔrə/ noun

Definition

An ancient hand game where players simultaneously show fingers and guess the total number shown, popular in Mediterranean cultures.

Etymology

From Italian 'morra', derived from Latin 'morus' or possibly Etruscan origins. The game dates back to ancient Rome and spread throughout Mediterranean trading networks.

Kelly Says

Romans played morra to settle disputes and gamble, and it's still played in Italy and Greece today—it's basically an ancestor of rock-paper-scissors that's been around for 2,000 years!

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