paillette
a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
(in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.
Origin of paillette
1Other words from paillette
- pail·let·ted, adjective
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How to use paillette in a sentence
One dress was covered in sequins and paillettes, and a paillette fell on the floor.
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The stick ivory, coloured, gilt, and decorated la paillette.
History of the Fan | George Woolliscroft RheadMarcel paillette is director of the military flying ground at the Palomar Aerodrome.
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British Dictionary definitions for paillette
/ (pælˈjɛt, French pajɛt) /
a sequin or spangle sewn onto a costume
a small piece of metal or foil, used in enamelling for decoration
Origin of paillette
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