Clarification of Hold'em rules for split pairs

[Fermion5]

The term 'split pairs' isn't a term used in holdem. Draw poker yes.

[UnknownName3]

Isn't split pairs a term used in stud?

(8A)A = split aces
where (8A) are hidden cards

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

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Isn't split pairs a term used in stud?

(8A)A = split aces
where (8A) are hidden cards

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You are correct

[Yossarian147]

King Yao uses it in his book "Weighing the Odds in Hold Em Poker". I always thought it was a bit odd.