sequin

se·quin  (skwn)

n.

1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.

2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino.

tr.v. se·quined, se·quin·ing, se·quins

To affix sequins to (a garment, for example).

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[French, from Old French, Venetian coin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca, mint, from Arabic sikka, coin die, from sakka, to close, coin; see skk in Semitic roots.]

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sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) a small piece of shiny often coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc.

2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) Also called zecchino any of various gold coins formerly minted in Italy, Turkey, and Malta

[via French from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic sikkah die for striking coins]

sequined  adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

sequin - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing diamante, spangle adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

Translations

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] N → lentejuela f

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → sequin m

sequin

n → Paillette f

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → paillette f inv, lustrino

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sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → paillette f inv, lustrino