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1. A cover or disguise for the face: A mask can be a protective appliance for the face or head; such as a gas mask.
2. A cast of the face taken just after death: In the museum, Sam viewed the mask of a very famous composer who wrote classical music.
3. A masquerade; also spelled "masque": The mask that Sally and her friend went to was quite festive with dancing and other entertainment.
4. An artistic covering for the face: Masks were used by Greek and Roman actors in comedies and tragedies.
5. Etymology: from French masque, Italian maschera, mascara and earlier from Arabic maskharah, a "buffoon" (someone who amuses others by ridiculous behavior).
2. A cast of the face taken just after death: In the museum, Sam viewed the mask of a very famous composer who wrote classical music.
3. A masquerade; also spelled "masque": The mask that Sally and her friend went to was quite festive with dancing and other entertainment.
4. An artistic covering for the face: Masks were used by Greek and Roman actors in comedies and tragedies.
5. Etymology: from French masque, Italian maschera, mascara and earlier from Arabic maskharah, a "buffoon" (someone who amuses others by ridiculous behavior).
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English Words from Arabic origins
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