"happy families" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} happy families (uncountable)
  1. (British) A children's card game played with a pack of 44 picture cards that depict a father, mother son and daughter of 11 families mostly having occupational surnames (e.g. Mr Bun the Baker); players have to collect entire families Tags: British, uncountable Categories (topical): Games
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