faro
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Noun — A gambling card game where players bet on which cards will be turned up next from the deck.
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Etymology
Probably an altered form of "pharaoh" — the King of Hearts on some old French playing cards was called Pharaon.
Full origin of faro →Frequently asked questions
What does “faro” mean?
The word “faro” means a gambling card game where players bet on which cards will be turned up next from the deck. In plain terms, an old betting card game, once hugely popular in saloons and casinos.
How do you pronounce “faro”?
“Faro” is pronounced FEH-uh-roh (/ˈfɛəɹəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “faro” in a sentence?
Here is “faro” used in a sentence: “Faro was one of the most popular card games in the American Old West.”
What part of speech is “faro”?
“Faro” is a noun.
Where does the word “faro” come from?
The word “faro” comes from Old French. Probably an altered form of "pharaoh" — the King of Hearts on some old French playing cards was called Pharaon.