kayles

Meanings

• noun

  A type of game or pastime involving small, model horses or ponies, typically made of wood or plastic, which are raced along a curved track.

  - "He collects Kayles and has a large collection of different colored horses."
  - "The children spent hours playing Kayles in the park."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kayles
vales , sails , ails , ails

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Variants

List of all variants of kayles that leads to same result
kale , kales , sea kale , sea kales

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Etymology

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Originally called 'Tummel' or 'Tumble', the name 'Kayles' comes from the Irish word 'caol' meaning 'slim' or 'narrow'. The game is believed to have originated in Ireland and was popularized in the UK in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. Kayles was a popular pastime in the UK during the Victorian era.

2. The game was originally played with real horses, but was later adapted for use with model horses.

3. Kayles was also known as 'Tummel' or 'Tumble' in Ireland and Scotland.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tabletop games: Kayles is a type of tabletop game, often played with family and friends.

2. Model horses: Kayles involves the use of small, model horses or ponies.

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Culture

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Kayles has a rich cultural history and has been a popular pastime for generations. It has been depicted in various forms of literature and art, including paintings, poems, and even films.

How to Memorize "kayles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a curved track with small horses racing along it.
   - Visualize the horses in different colors and sizes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the game with horses and racing.
   - Think of the curved track and the horses moving along it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym K-A-Y-L-E-S to remember the different colors of the horses: Kay (brown), Apple (red), Yellow, Light blue, Evergreen, and Sky blue.

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