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\ ˈka-(ˌ)mō 
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\Definition of camo
(Entry 1 of 2)
camo
noun plural camos
Definition of camo (Entry 2 of 2)
: a combination of colors and patterns typical of camouflage also : a camouflage garment or outfit
Examples of camo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Available in Realtree, Mossy Oak, and Optifade camo patterns.
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Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, "The Best New Waterfowl Gear at SHOT Show 2020," 21 Jan. 2020 The rifles have a detachable box magazine that holds two rounds and comes in a couple of different grades, either plain black with a synthetic stock or with stainless and camo finish, which costs a bit more.
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John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, "10 Best Hunting Rifles for Deer," 4 Aug. 2017 Stormi looked red carpet ready in a green and brown camo print two-piece and sporty white sneakers.
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Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Kylie Jenner Steals 'Hair Inspo' from Bella Hadid's Sleek VMAs Ponytail," 28 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But researchers from the University of California-San Diego and the National University of Singapore have created a device that the Austrian Oak would've loved to have—wearable thermal camo.
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Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "This Thermal Camo Wearable Is the Predator's Worst Nightmare," 5 Mar. 2020 The bag comes in three sophisticated colors — dove gray, bright poppy, and slate camo — that are basically begging to be shown off on your vanity rather than tucked away in a drawer.
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Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Rothy's, Meghan Markle's Go-To Sustainable Shoe Brand, Just Launched Makeup Bags," 3 Mar. 2020 The fake skeleton had on a camo hat and was sitting upright in the passenger seat, held in place by rope.
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Robert Gearty, Fox News, "Arizona driver caught in HOV lane with skeleton riding shotgun," 26 Jan. 2020 Xbox One wireless controller (camo edition) for $39 at Walmart (normally $69.99).
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Ars Staff, Ars Technica, "Dealmaster: More Black Friday deals are now live, including AirPods for $129 [Update]," 28 Nov. 2019 In 2007 the national mood was one of ecstatic bloodlust, war drums, and camo-prints, and Dolce & Gabbana ads featured nearly naked models in apocalyptic deserts being pawed into orgasmic submission by cheetahs.
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Cintra Wilson, The New York Review of Books, "Waste Not, Shop Not," 11 Feb. 2020 Another man in gray pants and a camo jacket was also seen running toward the woman.
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Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle, "Robbers disarm armored truck guard near Houston’s Galleria, leave empty handed," 13 Jan. 2020 First, there’s its beefy can, which bears the brand’s signature bro-y camo print and contains a whopping 24 ounces.
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Washington Post, "Four Loko hard seltzer might taste like cough syrup, but flavor has never been the point," 13 Nov. 2019 The Mountain Hunter Country Range has been dipped in Mossy Oak camo and is chambered for the .243 Winchester, which is an excellent cartridge for any deer.
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Richard Mann, Field & Stream, "Affordable Deer Rifles: 10 Options For Less Than a Grand," 18 Sep. 2019
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