spangle

span·gle  (spnggl)

n.

1. A small, often circular piece of sparkling metal or plastic sewn especially on garments for decoration.

2. A small sparkling object, drop, or spot: spangles of sunlight.

v. span·gled, span·gling, span·gles

v.tr.

To adorn or cause to sparkle by covering with or as if with spangles: Lights spangled the night skyline.

v.intr.

To sparkle in the manner of spangles.

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[Middle English spangel, diminutive of spange, from Middle Dutch, clasp; see (s)pen- in Indo-European roots.]

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spangly adj.

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spangle

Noun

a small piece of shiny material used as a decoration on clothes or hair; sequin

Verb

[-gling, -gled]

to cover or decorate (something) with spangles [Middle English spange clasp]

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Spangle a star-like cluster or ornamentation.

Examples: spangles of beauty, 1647; of happiness, 1652; of stars, 1893.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	spangle - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing diamante, sequin adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
Verb	1.	spangle - glitter as if covered with spangles gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine - be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
	2.	spangle - decorate with spangles; "the star-spangled banner" bespangle adorn, decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"