penchant

UK /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ US /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

Taste, liking, or inclination (for).

He has a penchant for fine wine.

Marie even then began the course which, in after-years, secured her so vast an influence in the court,—alternately taking up and laying down her claim to the youthful monarch's penchant; administering to his amusement, and ready to encourage his passing fancies.

2

A card game resembling bezique.

3

In the game of penchant, any queen and jack of different suits held at the same time.

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