Definition

A card game where players place bets on the outcome of cards drawn from a box.

Example

They played faro at the casino last night.

Conversation

Have you ever played faro before?

No, I haven't tried it yet. What's it like?

It's a really fun card game where you can bet on the outcome.

Sounds interesting! I might give it a shot sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'faro' originates from Spanish, meaning a type of card game played with a deck of cards. It is derived from the term 'faro' which refers to the game itself, and it has no further Latin or Greek roots.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish card game 'faro' — it helps you remember that 'faro' refers to this specific type of card game.

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