"dome piece" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdəʊm.piːs/ Forms: dome pieces [plural]
Etymology: From dome + piece. Possibly modelled on headpiece. Etymology templates: {{af|en|dome|piece}} dome + piece, {{m|en|headpiece}} headpiece Head templates: {{en-noun}} dome piece (plural dome pieces)
  1. (US, hip-hop slang) head Tags: US, slang Synonyms: domepiece, dome-piece
    Sense id: en-dome_piece-en-noun-ny5tM6Nx Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dancing, hip-hop, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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