"Nina from Pasadena" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} Nina from Pasadena
  1. (gambling, dice games) A roll of nine in the game of craps. Categories (topical): Dice games, Gambling Synonyms: Nina, Nina from Carolina
    Sense id: en-Nina_from_Pasadena-en-name-9a67AljH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dice, gambling, games

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