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Meaning of rubicon

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rubicon

Pronunciation:/-k(ə)n//ˈɹubəˌkɑn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A limit that when surpassed cannot be returned from, or an action that when taken cannot be reversed.

    Synonyms:point of no return

  2. Especially in bezique and piquet: a score which, if not achieved by a losing player, increases the player's penalty.

verb

Definitions

  1. Especially in bezique and piquet: to defeat a player who has not achieved the rubicon.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rubicon

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