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faro

noun \ˈfer-(ˌ)ō\
plural far·os

Definition of FARO

:  a gambling game in which players bet on cards drawn from a dealing box
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Origin of FARO

probably alteration of earlier pharaoh, translation of French pharaon
First Known Use: 1731

Rhymes with FARO

arrow, barrow, farrow, harrow, marrow, narrow

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. faro
  2. faro bank
  3. faro banker
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