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Rarerubicon
The correct spelling is rubicon.
How to pronounce rubicon
/-k(ə)n/
nounIPA: /-k(ə)n/
Say it like: Rub-ico-n
The correct spelling is rubicon. A limit that when surpassed cannot be returned from, or an action that when taken cannot be reversed.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A limit that when surpassed cannot be returned from, or an action that when taken cannot be reversed.
- 2.Especially in bezique and piquet: a score which, if not achieved by a losing player, increases the player's penalty.
verb
- 1.Especially in bezique and piquet: to defeat a player who has not achieved the rubicon.
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