Domino (Van Morrison song)
WordNet
noun
(1) A small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
(2) A mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
(3) A loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
(4) United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
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Etymology
< domino (1801) < < ; cf. . The game is said to be so called from the black under surface or part of the pieces with which it is played.
Noun
- A rectangular block divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
- A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect
- A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, Folio Society 1973, p. 485:
- all the women were desirous of having the bundle immediately opened; which operation was at length performed by little Betsy, with the consent of Mr Jones: and the contents were found to be a domino, a mask, and a masquerade ticket.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, Folio Society 1973, p. 485:
- The mask itself.
- The person wearing the costume.
- A polyomino made up of two squares.
Verb
domino
- third person plural present subjunctive of domare
- third person plural imperative of domare
- first-person singular present tense of dominare