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Definition of a river

river

noun

  • the last card in Texas Hold'em.
    The river was a heart so I made my flush.

    Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Robert B. from St Louis, MO, USA on May 01 2004.

verb

  • to get the last card in Texas Hold'em.
    He rivered an ace to make a full house.

    Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by Robert B. from St Louis, MO, USA on May 01 2004.

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