"yoleven" meaning in English

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Numeral

IPA: /ˌjoʊˈlɛvən/ Forms: yo-leven [alternative]
Etymology: Coined to avoid confusion with seven in the loud casino environment. Head templates: {{head|en|numeral}} yoleven
  1. (US, gambling, chiefly craps) The number eleven. Tags: US Categories (topical): Eleven, Gambling Synonyms: yo
    Sense id: en-yoleven-en-num-hyiQJVQY Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: gambling, games

Alternative forms

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            "All topics",
            "Terms by semantic function",
            "Fundamental"
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            "Human behaviour",
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      ],
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        ]
      ],
      "qualifier": "chiefly craps",
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      ],
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        {
          "word": "yo"
        }
      ],
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        "US"
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      "ipa": "/ˌjoʊˈlɛvən/"
    }
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