"Camotint" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of camouflage + tint, coined by inventor Sidney Cotton. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|camouflage|tint}} Blend of camouflage + tint Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Camotint (uncountable)
  1. (historical) Any of several pale camouflage colours used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II, especially Camotint green. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Colors Synonyms: camotint Derived forms: Camotint green, Camotint pink

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