camouflage
camouflage Lexical Profile
camouflage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The natural coloring, patterning, or shape of an animal or plant that enables it to blend in with its surroundings and avoid detection.
"The arctic hare relies on its white winter coat as camouflage against the snow."
Clothing, fabric, paint, or netting patterned in mottled greens, browns, or grays used to conceal personnel or equipment from observation.
"The wildlife photographers wore mottled camouflage while waiting quietly in the forest blind."
Behavior, speech, or actions deliberately used to hide the truth, a real motive, or an underlying feeling.
"His cheerful demeanor was merely a clever camouflage for his deep anxiety about the upcoming exam."
• verb
To hide or disguise the presence of a person, animal, or object by making it blend in with its surroundings.
"Fallen leaves and moss helped to camouflage the small cabin in the woods."
To conceal or obscure an unpleasant truth, flaw, or feeling behind a deceptive appearance.
"The company attempted to camouflage its declining sales with an upbeat marketing campaign."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'camouflage' during World War I, from the verb 'camoufler' (to disguise), which originally derives from Italian 'camuffare' (to disguise or deceive) and Parisian slang 'camouflet' (a puff of smoke blown in someone's face).