Baccarats

/ˈbækərəts/ noun

Definition

Plural of baccarat; multiple instances of the card game baccarat (alternate spelling to baccaras).

Etymology

From French baccarat, with English plural -s added. This is the more common English spelling compared to baccara.

Kelly Says

Notice how English borrowed this game name from French but couldn't decide on one spelling—'baccarat' and 'baccara' are both used, showing how loan words evolve differently across languages.

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