tarot

noun

tar·​ot ˈter-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce tarot (audio)
ˈta-(ˌ)rō
: any of a set of usually 78 playing cards including 22 pictorial cards used for fortune-telling

Examples of tarot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Practical yet contemporary, the Modern Witch tarot perfectly caters to Virgo's desire for clarity and precision. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 20 July 2024 Here is what the tarot can do for one who wants to see and make. Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 27 June 2024 In the Rider-Waite deck, the sunflowers under the Sun tarot represent the four elements: fire, earth, air and water. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 Readings Offered Psychic Source offers a wide range of readings, from classic tarot and numerology to map your life path to angel card readings for a little extra guidance. Playtogga, The Denver Post, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tarot 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Italian tarocchi (plural)

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tarot was circa 1623

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“Tarot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarot. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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