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 Foreign languages and dictionaries can lead to better , but also to misunderstanding. Cameo at first came out of the search as :carving or scratching. Only later I found cameo in the meaning of gem, precious stone with relief carving. Sorry , Aramis. One of the many little cultural shocks.
Last edited by BranShea; 05/23/2007 4:44 PM.
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