"pair royal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pairs royal [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|pairs royal}} pair royal (plural pairs royal)
  1. (card games) three of a kind in certain card games. Categories (topical): Card games Synonyms: prial

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