domino
1[ dom-uh-noh ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /
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.
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Origin of domino
1First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps special use of domino2
Words nearby domino
dominion, Dominion Day, dominions, Dominique, dominium, domino, domino effect, dominoes, domino paper, domino theory, Dominus
Definition for domino (2 of 3)
domino2
[ dom-uh-noh ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /
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.
Origin of domino
21710–20; <Italian: hood and mask costume <Medieval Latin or Middle French: black hood worn by priests in winter; obscurely akin to Latin dominus lord
Definition for domino (3 of 3)
Domino
[ dom-uh-noh ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /
noun
Antoine "Fats", 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.
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British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3)
domino1
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
noun plural -noes
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 effecta domino pattern of takeovers
See also dominoes
Word Origin for domino
C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino! master, said by the winner
British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3)
domino2
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
noun plural -noes or -nos
a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade
the eye mask worn with such a cloak
Word Origin for domino
C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master
British Dictionary definitions for domino (3 of 3)
Domino
/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /
noun
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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