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faro

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛːrəʊ/

Definition of faro

noun

[mass noun]
  • a gambling card game in which players bet on the order in which the cards will appear.

Origin:

early 18th century (originally as pharaoh or pharo): from French pharaon (see pharaoh), said to have been the name of the king of hearts

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