sequin
[ see-kwin ]
/ ˈsi kwɪn /
noun
a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes.
a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat.
a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535.
a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478.
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Origin of sequin
1575–85; <French sequin<Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) mint (<Arabic sikkah die, coin) + -ino-ine2
OTHER WORDS FROM sequin
sequined, adjectiveWords nearby sequin
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British Dictionary definitions for sequin
sequin
/ (ˈsiːkwɪn) /
noun
a small piece of shiny often coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc
Also called: zecchino any of various gold coins that were formerly minted in Italy, Turkey, and Malta
Derived forms of sequin
sequined, adjectiveWord Origin for sequin
C17: via French from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic sikkah die for striking coins
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