domino

Meaning

black hooded cloak worn by priests in winter

Example

1941 "Suzanne ramena sur sa tête le capuchon du domino, fit un pas et déclama soudain …" (Georges Duhamel, Suzanne et les jeunes hommes, p. 144)

I use the word "domino".

Practice tips

• Practice domino out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.

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