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Definition cameo in American English

cameo noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkæmiˌoʊ/
1

a small part played by a well-known actor in a movie or play

Example

a cameo role/appearance/performance

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2

a piece of jewelry with a raised design, usually in the shape of a woman's head, on a background of a different color

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Definition cameo in American English