Kilo Lingo

/mɑːsk/

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Translation

A cover for the face, worn to hide it or to keep it safe.

Word origin

From French masque, from Italian maschera, a face cover worn at carnival.

Origin
French
Root
masque
English cognates
mascara, masquerade

Grammar

Gender
Pluralmasks

Examples

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A "mask" covers the face so that people do not know you.

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A "mask" can also keep the mouth and nose safe.

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Masks are often made to look like animals or people.

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This word is part of lesson 38.