n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-m ē - ˌ ō
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -eos
Etymology: Middle English camew, from Middle French camau, kamaheu
Date: 15th century
1 a : a gem carved in relief especially : a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background b : a small medallion with a profiled head in relief
2 : a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo
3 : a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event
4 : a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene broadly : a brief appearance or role
– cameo adjective
– cameo transitive verb