Where does “camaïeu” come from?
camaïeu (French) comes from Middle French kamaheu, from Old French camaü — precious stone, treasure.
camaïeu (French): cameo; shades, tones, hues; camaieu
Definitions
- cameo; shades, tones, hues; camaieu
Ancestry of “camaïeu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | kamaheu | — |
| 2 | Old French | camaü | precious stone, treasure |
Words derived from “camaïeu”