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Banquo

BANGK-woh

Banquo (name) means a character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, based on a semi-legendary Scottish nobleman. Example: “Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth at the banquet.”

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A character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, based on a semi-legendary Scottish nobleman.
"Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth at the banquet."
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What does “Banquo” mean?

The word “Banquo” means a character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, based on a semi-legendary Scottish nobleman.

How do you pronounce “Banquo”?

“Banquo” is pronounced BANGK-woh (/ˈbæŋkwoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Banquo” in a sentence?

Here is “Banquo” used in a sentence: “Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth at the banquet.”

What part of speech is “Banquo”?

“Banquo” is a name.

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