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Origin of camouflage

First recorded in 1915–20; from French, equivalent to camoufl(er) “to disguise” (probably a verbal derivative of camouflet ) + -age noun suffix; see camouflet, -age

OTHER WORDS FROM camouflage

Words nearby camouflage

camomile, camoodi, Camorra, Camorrista, camote, camouflage, camouflet, camp, Campagna, campaign, campaign button
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Words related to camouflage

veil, mask, cloak, conceal, obscure, cover up, blind, beard, front, shroud, masquerade, screen, cover, paint, shade, guise, mimicry, concealment, deceit, dissimulation

Example sentences from the Web for camouflage

British Dictionary definitions for camouflage

camouflage
/ (ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ) /

noun

the exploitation of natural surroundings or artificial aids to conceal or disguise the presence of military units, equipment, etc
(modifier) (of fabric or clothing) having a design of irregular patches of dull colours (such as browns and greens), as used in military camouflage
the means by which animals escape the notice of predators, usually because of a resemblance to their surroundings: includes cryptic and apatetic coloration
a device or expedient designed to conceal or deceive

verb

(tr) to conceal by camouflage

Word Origin for camouflage

C20: from French, from camoufler, from Italian camuffare to disguise, deceive, of uncertain origin
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for camouflage

camouflage
[ kăm′ə-fläzh′ ]

Protective coloring or another feature that conceals an animal and enables it to blend into its surroundings. Compare warning coloration.
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