sequin

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

Etymology

Borrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of zecchin.

In classic literature

Synonyms

spangle, diamante

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