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

Noun

a small piece of shiny metal foil used to decorate clothes [Italian zecchino]

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

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → paillette f

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → Paillette f

sequin [ˈsiːkwɪn] n → lustrino, paillette f inv