domino
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈdɑːmɪnoʊ/
- Archaic
:
domino
- I closed my eyes behind the little domino mask and saw Fiona, still pouting.
Examples
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At the masquerade, she wore a stunning domino that concealed her identity.
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My eyes widened behind the opaque white eye-slits of the domino mask.
Fiction book (1997) -
My eyes screwed themselves tightly shut behind the domino mask.
Fiction book (1997) -
His domino featured intricate designs, adding an air of mystery to the ball.
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She selected a black domino to match her elegant evening gown for the costume party.
Synonyms
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3.7
Clothes or things you wear to hide who you are
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5.8
A thing that hides the true nature of something
2
2.1
A cover for the eyes that blocks light for sleeping or hides your face at parties
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7.2
A mask worn to hide the face at a costume party
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4.0
A mask that covers the upper part of the face, leaves the mouth visible, and has holes for the eyes
A mask that covers the face, often worn at fancy parties
An outfit with a mask and fancy clothes worn to hide who you are at a party
Compounds
- Archaic
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6.6
The political belief that if one country becomes communist, nearby countries will fall like dominoes
How Concealing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Domino originally named a loose cloak and mask worn at masquerade balls; it comes from French domino, and some people link it to Latin dominus ('lord') because the cloak looked like a priest or monk's cape, so a domino was used to hide someone's identity.