noun

faro

FEH-uh-roh

Faro (noun) means a gambling card game where players bet on which cards will be turned up next from the deck. Example: “Faro was one of the most popular card games in the American Old West.”

noun

A gambling card game where players bet on which cards will be turned up next from the deck.

"Faro was one of the most popular card games in the American Old West."

How to use faro

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old betting card game, once hugely popular in saloons and casinos.

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Etymology

Probably an altered form of "pharaoh" — the King of Hearts on some old French playing cards was called Pharaon.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for faro

Caro taro Paro Saro claro amaro Charo amparo Figaro Gennaro Kilimanjaro

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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.