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



  1. A rectangular block divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
  2. A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect
  3. 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.
  4. The mask itself.
  5. The person wearing the costume.
  6. A polyomino made up of two squares.

Verb


domino
  1. third person plural present subjunctive of domare
  2. third person plural imperative of domare
  3. first-person singular present tense of dominare
 
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