banco
Banco (noun) means In card games like baccarat, a bet that matches the entire bank. Example: “He called "banco" and matched the full stake.”
How to use banco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legal term for a full bench of judges, or a gambling term for matching the full bank in card games like baccarat.
Word forms
bancos plural
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Etymology
From the Latin phrase in banco, "on the bench," referring to a full panel of judges.
Rhymes for banco
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What does “banco” mean?
The word “banco” means in card games like baccarat, a bet that matches the entire bank. In plain terms, a legal term for a full bench of judges, or a gambling term for matching the full bank in card games like baccarat.
How do you pronounce “banco”?
“Banco” is pronounced BANG-koh (/ˈbeɪ̯ŋkoʊ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “banco” in a sentence?
Here is “banco” used in a sentence: “He called "banco" and matched the full stake.”
What part of speech is “banco”?
Depending on how it is used, “banco” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “banco” come from?
The word “banco” comes from Latin. From the Latin phrase in banco, "on the bench," referring to a full panel of judges.
Is “banco” a common word?
“Banco” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “banco” have?
“Banco” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in card games like baccarat, a bet that matches the entire bank.