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Definition cameo in British English

cameo noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkæmiəʊ/
1

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

Example

a cameo role/appearance/performance

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2

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

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Definition cameo in British English