Quiniela

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A gaming format involving predictions on multiple event results where players aim to correctly guess winners
2. A wagering style centered on foreseeing outcomes from a series of competitions and scoring based on accuracy
3. A type of betting game involving selecting the winning teams or results from a set of sports matches

Etymology: "Quiniela" came into English directly from Spanish, where it names a betting pool on the results of a set of sporting events. The English word keeps the Spanish form, so readers can see its foreign origin in its spelling and ending. Its Spanish root is likely "quina," a word tied to the number five, though the exact link is uncertain.