Pachisi (?), Parchesi, Parchisi (&unr_;), n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.] 1. A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India.[1913 Webster]
2. A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice; it is played on a cross-shaped board. [U. S. & Eng.][Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5]