upcard

noun

1

a

: the card turned up to start the play (as in rummy and stops games)

called also starter, turnup

b

: the card at the top of a discard pile or talon

2

: any card properly dealt faceup

specifically : the first card dealt faceup to a player in stud poker

Word History

Etymology

up entry 2 + card

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