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Chi-Rho
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Chianti
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chicane (1)

chi·cane [ shi káyn ] (plural chi·canes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sharp bend on car racing circuit: in car racing, a sharp double bend created by placing barriers on the circuit

2. hand with no trumps: a bridge or whist hand without trumps or without cards of one suit

[Late 19th century. < French< chicaner "to quibble"]
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