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Definition of Philopena
1. n. A present or gift which is made as a forfeit in a social game that is played in various ways; also, the game itself.
Definition of Philopena
1. Noun. A game in which a person, on finding a double-kernelled almond or nut, may offer the second kernel to another person and demand a playful forfeit from that person to be paid on their next meeting. The forfeit may simply be to exchange the greeting "Good-day, Philopena" or it may be more elaborate. Philopenas were often played as a form of flirtation. ¹
2. Noun. The occasion on which a philopena is forfeited; the forfeit paid. ¹
3. Noun. A nut or almond with a double kernel, as used to set a philopena. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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