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cameo
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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