domino

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domino domino effect domino theory

Main Entry: dom·i·no
Pronunciation: 'dä-m&-"nO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -noes or -nos
Etymology: French, probably from Latin (in the ritual formula benedicamus Domino let us bless the Lord)
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 singular in construction : 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