"Subbuteo" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Trade name, derived from the scientific name Falco subbuteo (a bird of prey, the Eurasian hobby), after a trademark was not granted to its creator Peter Adolph (1916–1994) to call the game "Hobby". Etymology templates: {{taxfmt|Falco subbuteo|species}} Falco subbuteo Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Subbuteo
  1. Any of a group of tabletop games that simulate team sports such as association football, cricket, and hockey, played with weighted figurines. Wikipedia link: Subbuteo Categories (topical): Games

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