CAMEO


Meaning of CAMEO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkæmɪəu ]

n. (pl. -os) 1 a a small piece of onyx or other hard stone carved in relief with a background of a different colour. b a similar relief design using other materials. 2 a a short descriptive literary sketch or acted scene. b a small character part in a play or film, usu. brief and played by a distinguished actor. [ME f. OF camahieu and med.L cammaeus]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.