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camouflage

Verified Business & public life French in English
camouflage
camouflage

Definition

Concealment by colours or patterns that blend with surroundings.

From French camouflage.

Merriam-Webster records 1885 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The uniforms used camouflage suited to the forest.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camouflage

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