CAMEO


Meaning of CAMEO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-mē-ˌō ]

noun

( 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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.