retama (iou) and Talking Chips - Poker (gambling)

retama (iou)

retama noun. M19.
[Spanish retama from Arab. ratam(a).]
Any of various brooms and similar leguminous shrubs characteristic of arid regions of the western Mediterranean, including Genista monosperma and Spanish broom, Spartium junceum. M19.
Any of various thorny leguminous shrubs of the south-western US, esp. Jerusalem thorn (Parkinsonia aculeata) and palo verde. L19.

Talking Chips - Poker (gambling)

Winnings. That is, winners can afford to waste time gabbing, while the losers want to concentrate on playing. "He' s got talking chips" means he' s winning. Also called lobbying chips, walking chips.

Sites

Pest Star