Banquo

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/ˈbæŋkwoʊ/

proper noun

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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Meanings

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.

Origin

Uncertain.

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Translations

Italian Banco
  • Bancoa character in the Shakespeare play Macbeth
Cite this entry
APA

Banquo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Banquo

MLA

“Banquo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Banquo. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Banquo,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Banquo.

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