cameo
The origin and history of cameo.
Etymology
From Italian cammeo; the "brief appearance" film sense comes from "cameo role," compared to the small, instantly recognizable carved figure on a cameo brooch.
The origin and history of cameo.
From Italian cammeo; the "brief appearance" film sense comes from "cameo role," compared to the small, instantly recognizable carved figure on a cameo brooch.
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