pall mall

/ˌpælˈmæl/
noun
  1. A game from the 17th century in which players hit a wooden ball with a mallet through an iron hoop, similar to croquet.
    • The museum had a display of antique mallets used in pall-mall.
    • Pall-mall was a popular pastime in the gardens of English nobles.
    • She read about pall-mall in a history book about old sports.
  2. A street or alley where the game of pall-mall was played, especially the famous street in London (Pall Mall).
    • They walked down Pall Mall, looking at the grand clubs and buildings.
    • Pall Mall is known for its elegant architecture and gentlemen's clubs.
    • The address of the art gallery was on Pall Mall in London.
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