parchesi
- n an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board
- Best new children's game is Ranger Commandos, a parchesi-type in which little barges set out across open water, zigzag to landings, and move little wooden commando pieces inland .
- Cribbage, parchesi, flinch, or lotto.
- In effect, Love is parchesi with sex appeal.