noun
Uncommon
banco
BANG-koh
Banco (noun) means In card games like baccarat, a bet that matches the entire bank. Example: “He called "banco" and matched the full stake.”
noun
1
In card games like baccarat, a bet that matches the entire bank.
"He called "banco" and matched the full stake."
adj
1
Relating to a full panel or bench of judges, as in an appeals court.
"The case was heard in banco before all the sitting judges."
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bancos
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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.
