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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pé•tanque (pā tängk′; Fr. pe tänk′),USA pronunciation n. - Games, Sporta form of lawn bowling originating in France, usually played on rough ground using steel balls. Also called boule.
- Vulgar Latin *stanticāre; see stanch1); so called because the feet are to be planted firmly on the ground, as if staked, when the ball is released
- Latin ped-, stem of pēs) + tanco post, stake (derivative of tancar to close, bar
- Provencal pé foot (
- French
- 1950–55
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