Where does “cameo” come from?
Cameo comes from Italian cammeo, from Medieval Latin camaeus, ultimately referring to a small carved or engraved gemstone.
cameo (English): A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief; A...
Definitions
- A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief; A...
Ancestry of “cameo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Italian | cammeo | cameo; cameo brooch |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | camaeus | cameo |
Words derived from “cameo”