ˈkæmuflɑ:ʒ n. & v. --n. 1 a
the disguising of
military vehicles,
aircraft, ships,
artillery,
and installations by
painting them or
covering them to
make them
blend with their surroundings. b
such a
disguise. 2 the
natural colouring of an
animal which enables it to blend in with
its surroundings. 3 a
misleading or
evasive precaution or
expedient. --v.tr. hide or disguise by
means of camouflage. [F f. camoufler disguise f.
It. camuffare disguise, deceive]