01 a. Wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.
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Wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.
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Having the anterior part of the head differing decidedly in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Masked ball —
a ball in which the dancers wear masks.
Masked battery —
a battery so placed as not to be seen by an enemy until it opens fire.
Masked crab —
a European crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) with markings on the carapace somewhat resembling a human face.
Masked pig —
a Japanese domestic hog (Sus pliciceps). Its face is deeply furrowed.