domino
domino Lexical Profile
domino Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small rectangular block, typically made of wood, plastic, or bone, whose face is divided into two halves, each left blank or marked with a certain number of spots (pips), used in playing the game of dominoes.
"She carefully placed the final domino on the table to complete the winning chain."
A loose hooded cloak, traditionally worn with a small mask over the upper part of the face, used especially at masquerades or carnivals.
"The mysterious guest arrived at the Venetian ball wearing a sweeping black silk domino."
A half-mask worn over the eyes to conceal the wearer's identity, frequently accompanying a hooded cloak.
"Her glittering domino caught the light as she danced anonymously through the ballroom."
Word Origin & Etymology
From French 'domino' (a hood or cape worn by priests in winter), derived from the Latin 'dominus' (master, lord). The game pieces were likely named for their resemblance to the black exterior and white interior of the cloak.
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