a piece of stone carved with a contrasting raised design, especially a head in profile in a piece of jewellery
a small piece of stone, e.g. onyx, carved in such a way that the background is a different colour from the raised design
a small medallion, e.g. on a ring or brooch, with a profiled head in relief
a short literary or dramatic piece of writing that reveals or highlights a plot or character, plot, or scene
a small dramatic role, esp in a film or television drama, played by a well-known actor and often confined to a single scene
[Italian cameo]