diamante

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
  2. noun fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones

Etymology

Borrowed from French diamanté (“adorned with diamonds”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

sequin, spangle

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