"dicebox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diceboxes [plural]
Etymology: dice + box Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dice|box}} dice + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} dicebox (plural diceboxes)
  1. A box from which dice are thrown in gaming. Categories (topical): Containers Synonyms: dice box, dice-box [archaic]

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