faro

¹ American  

[fair-oh] / ˈfɛər oʊ /

noun

Cards.

1. a gambling game in which players place bets on a special board or layout, betting on each series of two cards as they are drawn from a box containing the dealer's or banker's pack.

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Faro ² American  

[fah-roo] / ˈfɑ rʊ /

noun

1. a seaport in S Portugal.

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Faro ¹ British  

/ ˈfɑːrəʊ /

noun

1. a port and resort in S Portugal: destroyed by earthquakes in 1722 and 1755. Pop: 58 051 (2001)

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faro ² British  

/ ˈfɛərəʊ /

noun

1. a gambling game in which players bet against the dealer on what cards he will turn up

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Etymology

Origin of faro

1725–35; spelling variant of Pharaoh (compare Italian faraone, French pharaon ), alleged to be originally a designation for the king of hearts in the game. See Pharaoh

Example Sentences

De ser electa, añade, “la ciencia será el faro que nos guíe”.

From Science Magazine • May 8, 2024

One of the earliest card games played in Las Vegas - a faro board, circa 1900 - is on display.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2017

Recommended Dishes Guinzaglio; smoked swordfish brandade; pork belly with faro; bacon fat pizza; pepperoni pizza; mushroom pizza; clam pizza; “eggs in hell” pizza.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2016

The tuberculosis that killed his mother is slowly choking him, yet he tries to establish a dental practice in Dodge City even though his skill at dealing faro could earn him far more.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2011

In the foyer, tables had been assembled, and the Young Men were seated about them, playing at faro and whist.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson