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River

By Erik Arneson, About.com Guide

Definition: The final (fifth) community card in Texas Hold 'Em Poker, laid face up on the table and shared by all players still in the pot.
Also Known As: Fifth Street
Examples:
Alfred had two 8s and two Qs, then he picked up a full house when another 8 was turned up on the river.
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