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Banquo

Pronunciation: /ˈbæŋkwoʊ/

The English word “Banquo” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. A prominent character in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, based on a semihistorical figure from the 11th century, who was previously thought to be the progenitor of the Scottish House of Stewart.

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