Where does “cameo” come from?

cameo (Italian) comes from English cameo, from Italian cammeo, from Medieval Latin camaeus — cameo.

cameo (Italian): cameo

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	cameo	A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief; A...
2	Italian	cammeo	cameo; cameo brooch
3	Medieval Latin	camaeus	cameo

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