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Definitions for baccarat
ˌbɑ kəˈrɑ, ˌbæk ə-bac·carat

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. baccarat, chemin de fernoun

    a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine

Wiktionary

  1. baccaratnoun

    A card game with some similarities to blackjack.

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Wikipedia

  1. Baccarat

    Baccarat or baccara (; French: [bakaʁa]) is a card game played at casinos. It is a comparing card game played between two hands, the "player" and the "banker". Each baccarat coup (round of play) has three possible outcomes: "player" (player has the higher score), "banker", and "tie". There are three popular variants of the game: punto banco, baccarat chemin de fer, and baccarat banque (or à deux tableaux). In punto banco, each player's moves are forced by the cards the player is dealt. In baccarat chemin de fer and baccarat banque, by contrast, both players can make choices. The winning odds are in favour of the bank, with a house edge of at least 1 percent.

ChatGPT

  1. baccarat

    Baccarat is a popular casino card game that is played between two hands - the 'player' and the 'banker'. Each round or baccarat coup has three possible outcomes: 'player' (player has the higher score), 'banker', and 'tie'. It is known for its simple rules and is often associated with high stakes and glamorous casinos.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Baccaratnoun

    a French game of cards, played by a banker and punters

Wikidata

  1. Baccarat

    Baccarat is a card game played at casinos. There are three popular variants of the game: punto banco, baccarat chemin de fer, and baccarat banque. Punto banco is strictly a game of chance, with no skill or strategy involved; each player's moves are forced by the cards the player is dealt. In baccarat chemin de fer and baccarat banque, by contrast, both players can make choices, which allows skill to play a part. Despite this, the winning odds are in favour of the bank, with a house edge no lower than around 1 per cent. Baccarat is a comparing card game played between two hands, the "player" and the "banker." Each baccarat coup has three possible outcomes: "player", "banker," and "tie."

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Baccarat

    Baccara, bak-ar-ā′, n. a French game of cards played by any number of betters and a banker. [Fr. baccara.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of baccarat in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of baccarat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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