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Definitions for Cameo

[1] a technique of engraving upon a gem or other stone, as onyx, in such a way that an underlying stone of one color is exposed as a background for a low-relief design of another color.
[2] a gem or other stone so engraved.
[3] a literary sketch, small dramatic scene, or the like, that effectively presents or depicts its subject.
[4] Also called cameo role . a minor part played by a prominent performer in a single scene of a motion picture or a television play.
[5] a medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a profile head carved in relief (as modifier ) a cameo necklace
[6] an engraving upon a gem or other stone of at least two differently coloured layers, such as sardonyx, so carved that the background is of a different colour from the raised design
[7] a stone with such an engraving
[8] a single and often brief dramatic scene played by a well-known actor or actress in a film or television play (as modifier ) a cameo role
[9] a short literary work or dramatic sketch (as modifier ) a cameo sketch

Words related to Cameo

gold, glass, ornament, treasure, bracelet, jewel, trinket, brooch, costume, necklace, knickknack, tiara, silver, gem, earring, pendant, piece, pin, crown, ring

Words nearby Cameo

camelopardus, camelot, cameltoe, camembert, camenae, cameo, cameo glass, cameo ware, camera, camera lucida, camera obscura

Origin of Cameo

1375–1425; < Italian cam(m)eo < Old French camaieu, of uncertain origin; replacing late Middle English camew, cameu < Old French

Word origin for Cameo

C15: from Italian cammeo, of uncertain origin

Synonyms for Cameo

bracelet, brooch, costume, earring, gem, glass, gold, jewel, knickknack, necklace, ornament, pendant, silver, tiara, treasure, trinket, adornment, anklet, band, bangle, bauble, beads, bijou, brass, chain, charm, choker, cross, crown, diamonds, finery, frippery, ice, junk, lavaliere, locket, pin, regalia, ring, rock, rosary, solitaire, sparkler, stickpin, stone, tie pin