banco
ban·co
banco · bancos
A bank, especially that of VeniceA bank, especially that of Venice; formerly used to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money when it has become depreciated.
UK/ˈbæŋkəʊ̯/US/ˈbeɪ̯ŋkoʊ̯/
» For thirty years, I worked at Banco do Brasil. Now, I’m studying languages. Soon, I won’t be working or studying anymore.
Meaning
2 senses(attributive)A bank, especially that of Venice; formerly used to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money when it has become depreciated.
banco money
In baccarat or chemin de fer, a bet on the banker hand.
Examples
1 sentencesFor thirty years, I worked at Banco do Brasil. Now, I’m studying languages. Soon, I won’t be working or studying anymore.
Origin
Borrowed from Italian banco. Doublet of banc, bank, and bench.Borrowed from Italian banco. Doublet of banc, bank, and bench.
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