paillette

American  

[pahy-yet, pey-, puh-let, pa-yet] / paɪˈyɛt, peɪ-, pəˈlɛt, paˈyɛt /

noun

paillettes plural

1. a spangle for ornamenting a costume.

2. (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.

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paillette British  

/ pælˈjɛt, pajɛt /

noun

1. a sequin or spangle sewn onto a costume

2. a small piece of metal or foil, used in enamelling for decoration

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pailletted
  adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

• paillettes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of paillette

From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at pallet ¹