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camouflage

Pronunciation: /ˈkaməflɑːʒ/

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Definition of camouflage

noun

[mass noun]

the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings:on the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage
clothing or materials used as camouflage:figures dressed in army camouflage
the natural colouring or form of an animal which enables it to blend in with its surroundings:the whiteness of polar bears provides camouflage
actions or devices intended to disguise or mislead:much of my apparent indifference was merely protective camouflage

verb

[with object]

hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage:the caravan was camouflaged with netting and branches from trees
conceal the existence of (something undesirable):grievances should be discussed, not camouflaged

Origin:

First World War: from French, from camoufler 'to disguise' (originally thieves' slang), from Italian camuffare 'disguise, deceive', perhaps by association with French camouflet 'whiff of smoke in the face'

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