CAMOUFLAGE


Meaning of CAMOUFLAGE in English

[ 'kaməflα:ʒ ]

■ noun

1》 the disguising of military personnel and equipment by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.

↘the clothing or materials used for such a purpose.

2》 the natural colouring or form of an animal which enables it to blend in with its surroundings.

■ verb hide or disguise by means of ~.

Origin

First World War: from Fr., from camoufler 'to disguise'.

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