domino 1
/dom"euh noh'/ , n. , pl. dominoes .
1. 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.
2. dominoes , ( used with a sing. v. ) 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.
[ 1710-20; perh. special use of DOMINO 2 ]
domino 2
/dom"euh noh'/ , n. , pl. dominoes, dominos .
1. a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
2. the mask.
3. a person wearing such dress.
[ 1710-20; dominus lord ]