domino

English

/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/, /ˈdɑmɪnoʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (dominoes) A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.
  • (politics) 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.
  • The mask itself.
  • The person wearing the costume.
  • (geometry) A polyomino made up of two squares.
  • (music) A mistake in performing.

Etymology

Borrowed from French domino derived from Latin domino, dominus (master, lord, head of household) root from Proto-Indo-European *dem- (build, house).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dem-

Gloss

build, house

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

建

Emoji
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