"pok-ta-pok" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Yucatec Maya pokolpok. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pok-ta-pok (uncountable)
  1. (sports) a ceremonial ball game once played by the Aztecs and Maya; evolved into the ulama game. Wikipedia link: Mesoamerican ballgame Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-pok-ta-pok-en-noun-KDJ8W3Ac Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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