Alternate Decks
In French-language decks, the suit is called Coupes ("Cups"). The picture cards are Valet (Page), Chevalier (Horseman or Knight), Reine (Queen), and Roi (King). This was later replaced by Hearts.
In Swiss decks the suit is represented by six-lobed Rosen ("Roses").
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