camouflage

noun ka-moo-FLAHZH Rare

Origin: French camoufler, to disguise, of uncertain origin

Also means

disguise, concealment

Usage Note

Camouflage entered English directly from French and is used in both military and civilian contexts. The verb camoufler means to disguise or hide something, and se camoufler is the reflexive form used of animals blending into surroundings.

Examples

"Le soldat porte une tenue de camouflage."

Natural Translation

The soldier wears a camouflage uniform.

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