First Known Use: circa 1694
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domino
noun dom·i·no \ˈdä-mə-ˌnō\
: a small flat rectangular block made of wood or plastic that has one or more dots on one side and that is used in playing games
dominoes : a game played with dominoes
plural dom·i·noes or dom·i·nos
Full Definition of DOMINO
1
a (1) : a long loose hooded cloak usually worn with a half mask as a masquerade costume (2) : a half mask worn over the eyes with a masquerade costume b : a person wearing a domino
2
a : a flat rectangular block (as of wood or plastic) whose face is divided into two equal parts that are blank or bear usually from one to six dots arranged as on dice faces b plural but usually sing in constr : any of several games played with a set of usually 28 dominoes
3
: a member of a group (as of nations) expected to behave in accordance with the domino theory
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Origin of DOMINO
French, probably from Latin (in the ritual formula benedicamus Domino let us bless the Lord)
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DOMINOS Defined for Kids
domino
noun dom·i·no \ˈdä-mə-ˌnō\
plural dom·i·noes or dom·i·nos
Definition of DOMINO for Kids
: one of a set of flat oblong dotted pieces used in playing a game (dominoes)
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