DOMINO - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
📖 Fun Facts About Domino
- • Dominoes were first invented in China over 700 years ago.
- • Dominoes evolved into elaborate stacking shows; matching rules developed regionally into many different national games.
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
Categories: Cloak
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
Categories: Mask
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
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
Categories: Block
Synonyms
Fats domino, Domino, Half mask, Antoine domino, Eye mask
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "domino" comes from Latin dominus, which comes from Medieval Latin domino, which was borrowed from French domino. Many other languages have similar words:
- Medieval Latin: dominicale
🧩 Fun Fact
Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.