bergomask

/ˈbɜːrɡəmæsk/

Definitions

1. noun

a mask worn on the lower part of the face to conceal the nose and mouth, typically made of paper or wood, and used in the Commedia dell’Arte.

“The actor wore a bergette and a bergomask to portray his roles in the Commedia dell’Arte performance.”

Synonyms

  • disguise
  • mask

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal