CAMEO


Meaning of CAMEO in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.