camouflage vs cover

camouflage and cover both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
camouflage	Yes	No	Yes	No
cover	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cover is a hypernym of camouflage; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than camouflage:

Other hypernyms of camouflage include concealment, covert, screen.

camouflage (noun)	cover (noun)
the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
device or stratagem for concealment or deceit	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
	a natural object that covers or envelops
	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

camouflage (verb)	cover (verb)
disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something	sit on (eggs)
	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
	protect by insurance
	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
	protect or defend (a position in a game)
	hold within range of an aimed firearm
	play a higher card than the one previously played
	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
	provide with a covering or cause to be covered
	form a cover over
	copulate with a female, used especially of horses
	cover as if with a shroud
	put something on top of something else
	travel across or pass over
	hide from view or knowledge
	spread over a surface to conceal or protect
	be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
	to take an action to protect against future problems
	invest with a large or excessive amount of something
	help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
	provide for
	span an interval of distance, space or time
	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities