English Explanatory Dictionary

Banquo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæŋkwoʊ/

Word forms

Banquo

Etymology

Uncertain.

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