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domino
1[ dom-uh-noh ]
noun
, plural dom·i·noes.
- a flat, thumbsized, rectangular block, the face of which is divided into two parts, each either blank or bearing from one to six pips or dots: 28 such pieces form a complete set.
- dominoes, (used with a singular verb) any of various games played with such pieces, usually by matching the ends of pieces and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns.
domino
2[ dom-uh-noh ]
noun
, plural dom·i·noes, dom·i·nos.
- a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
- the mask.
- a person wearing such dress.
Domino
3[ dom-uh-noh ]
noun
- Antoine Fats, 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.
domino
1/ ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ /
noun
- a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade
- the eye mask worn with such a cloak
domino
2/ ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ /
noun
- a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots
- modifier exhibiting the domino effect
a domino pattern of takeovers
Domino
3/ ˈdɒmɪnəʊ /
noun
- DominoFats1928MUSMUSIC: pianistMUSIC: singerMUSIC: popular songwriter Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of domino2
First recorded in 1710–20; from Italian: “hood and mask costume,” from Medieval Latin or Middle French: “black hood worn by priests in winter”; obscurely akin to Latin dominus “lord, master”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of domino1
C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master
Origin of domino2
C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino! master, said by the winner
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