n. & v.
n. 1 a the disguising of military vehicles, aircraft, ships, artillery, and installations by painting them or covering them to make them blend with their surroundings. b such a disguise. 2 the natural colouring of an animal which enables it to blend in with its surroundings. 3 a misleading or evasive precaution or expedient.
v.tr. hide or disguise by means of camouflage.
[ F f. camoufler disguise f. It. camuffare disguise, deceive ]