old maid
The term "old maid" has varied meanings, ranging from a social label to a card game and even names of plants.
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Definition
B2Social
(derogatory, old-fashioned)An older woman who has never married.
Example
- She feared becoming an old maid if she didn't marry soon.
A2Games
(card game)A card game where players try to avoid holding a specific unmatched card.
Example
- We played old maid until someone was left with the last unmatched card.
C1Botany
A common name for certain plants, such as the Madagascar periwinkle or the common zinnia.
B2Culinary
An unpopped kernel in a batch of popcorn.
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