shagai

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English

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A shagai in various positions.

Etymology

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Borrowed from Mongolian шагай (šagaj).

Noun

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shagai (plural shagai)

  1. An ankle bone of a sheep or goat used in traditional Mongolian games and divination practices as a die.
  2. Any of a variety of games and practices which involve such bone dice.