Faro (noun)

  1. A gambling card game that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
  2. A lighthouse.

Origin:

Faro is a word derived from spanish word 'pharo', which means lighthouse. this word was later adopted in english language in the 17th century to refer to a card game.

Examples:

  1. In the Wild West, Faro was a popular card game.
  2. The faro at the entrance of the harbor guided the ships safely to the shore.
  3. Faro was one of the most popular games in the saloons.
  4. The old faro was replaced with a new, modern lighthouse.
  5. I visited the historic faro to learn about its history.
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