Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - cameo
Cameo
cameo
n. (pl. -os) 1 a a small piece of onyx or other hard stone carved in relief with a background of a different colour. b a similar relief design using other materials. 2 a a short descriptive literary sketch or acted scene. b a small character part in a play or film, usu. brief and played by a distinguished actor. Etymology: ME f. OF camahieu and med.L cammaeus
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noun (plural -eos) Etymology: Middle English camew, from Middle French camau, kamaheu Date: 15th century 1. a gem carved in relief, a small medallion with a profiled head in relief, a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a ~, a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event, a small theatrical role usually performed by a well-known actor and often limited to a single scene, ~ adjective ~ transitive verb ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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