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upcard

noun

Definition of upcard 

1a : 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

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