sequin.
Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
Meaning & usage
Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of zecchin.
To decorate with sequins.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of zecchin.
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