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sequin

[ see-kwin ]

noun

  1. a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on clothing, accessories, or theatrical costumes.
  2. a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat.
  3. a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535.
  4. a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478.


sequin

/ ˈsiːkwɪn /

noun

  1. a small piece of shiny often coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc
  2. Also calledzecchino any of various gold coins that were formerly minted in Italy, Turkey, and Malta
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈsequined, adjective
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Other Words From

  • sequined adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sequin1

First recorded in 1575–85; from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) “mint” (from Arabic sikkah “die, coin”) + -ino -ine 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sequin1

C17: via French from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic sikkah die for striking coins
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Example Sentences

Many of the younger members swathed in sequins and tulle skirts.

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The sequins and cowboy hats were out in force as thousands of people descended on Nashville for the annual awards.

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The textures and the velvet and sequins of the time never went away.

When on tour, she's required to change her outfit mid-show seven or eight times a night, navigating her way into corsets and sequins and feathered headdresses as a clock ticks down to the next song.

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Guests were dressed in sparkly sequins, a 20-piece orchestra raised the roof and Dawn French - as the Vicar of Dibley - gave a sermon at the lectern.

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