mah jongg

/mɑˈdʒɔŋ/
noun
  1. A Chinese game played with small tiles, usually by four players, where the goal is to collect sets of tiles to win.
    • The mah-jongg set on the shelf has beautifully carved ivory tiles.
    • Every Friday night, my grandparents play mah-jongg with their neighbors.
    • She learned how to play mah-jongg during her trip to Shanghai.
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