cameo

Main Entry:: cam·eo
Pronunciation:: \ˈka-mē-ˌō\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural cam·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 relief2: a carving or sculpture made in the manner of a cameo3: a usually brief literary or filmic piece that brings into delicate or sharp relief the character of a person, place, or event4: 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

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