pail·lette (pä-y t , p -, p -lt)n. 1. A small piece of metal or foil used in painting with enamel. 2. A spangle used to ornament a dress or costume. [French, from Old French, diminutive of paille, straw; see paillasse.] pail·let ted adj. |
paillette [pælˈjɛt (French) pajɛt]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a sequin or spangle sewn onto a costume
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) a small piece of metal or foil, used in enamelling for decoration
[from French, diminutive of paille straw, from Latin palea]
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