Masked
a.
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Wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.
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Same as Personate. (Bot.)
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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
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a ball in which the dancers wear masks.
- Masked battery
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a battery so placed as not to be seen by an enemy until it opens fire.
- Masked crab
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a European crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) with markings on the carapace somewhat resembling a human face.
- Masked pig
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a Japanese domestic hog (Sus pliciceps). Its face is deeply furrowed.