draw poker

Poker in which each player is dealt five cards face down and may then discard and get replacements for a specified number of cards after the first round of betting.

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draw′ pok′er

a variety of poker in which players may discard usu. up to three of the original five cards dealt to them and request replacements from the dealer.

[1855–60, Amer.]

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draw poker - poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer; "he played only draw and stud"

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poker game, poker - any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

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