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paillette

Pronunciation: /palˈjɛt, pʌɪˈjɛt/
Definition of paillette

noun

  • a piece of glittering material used to decorate clothing; a spangle.
  • a piece of bright metal used in enamel painting.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of paille, from Latin palea 'straw, chaff'

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