[ 'kamɪəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 a piece of jewellery consisting of a portrait in profile carved in relief on a background of a different colour.
2》 a short piece of writing which neatly encapsulates something.
3》 a small distinctive part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor.
Origin
ME: from OFr. camahieu , cama(h)u ; later influenced by Ital. cam(m)eo , from med. L. cammaeus .