Camotint

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any of several pale camouflage colours used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II, especially Camotint green. historical, uncountable
"Then an F.24 camera was installed in each wing, and the whole airframe painted in a pale duck-egg green 'Camotint' finish for 'invisibility.'"
2
Alternative letter-case form of Camotint. alt-of, uncountable

Example

"Then an F.24 camera was installed in each wing, and the whole airframe painted in a pale duck-egg green 'Camotint' finish for 'invisibility.'"

Etymology

Blend of camouflage + tint, coined by inventor Sidney Cotton.

Related phrases

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