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In what language do the words for brothels and gambling houses differ only in accent?

The word "casino" originated in the 19th century in Italy as a diminutive of "casa" ("house") and meant a small entertainment establishment where not only they could gamble, but also danced, listened to music, played sports.

In modern Italian, the term "casino" with the accent on the second syllable means primarily a brothel, and to name a gambling house you need to add an accent and put the stress on the third syllable: "casinò".

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