Tarocchino
/tarˈɔk.ki.no/noun
An Italian tarot card game, especially the traditional Bolognese form played with a reduced deck.
Did you know?Traditional Bolognese Tarocchino uses 62 cards and includes distinctive allegorical cards called the four Moors, whose identities and symbolism remain historically debated.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle Ages
Italian
tarocco
“An early Italian term associated with tarot cards; its ultimate origin remains uncertain.”
16th Century
Italian
tarocchi
“The plural form used for tarot cards and tarot games in Italy.”
17th Century
Italian
tarocchino
“A diminutive form of tarocco, literally suggesting a smaller or modified tarot pack or game.”
18th Century
Italian
Tarocchino bolognese
“The established Bolognese variant played with a reduced 62-card deck.”
Modern English
English
tarocchino
“A loanword for the Italian tarot game or its characteristic deck.”