Kurante
Kurante is a term that can refer to several different things, depending on the context. In the realm of card games, particularly the trick-taking game of Belote, "kurante" (or "courante" in French) is a declaration made by a player to signal they have a strong hand and intend to bid aggressively. This declaration often involves holding a specific combination of cards, such as four Aces or four Kings, which grants bonus points. The exact rules and value of the kurante can vary slightly between different Belote variants.
Beyond card games, "kurante" can also appear as a surname in various cultures, though it is not