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sequin

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkwɪn/

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Definition of sequin

noun

  • 1a small shiny disc sewn on to clothing for decoration: satin dresses trimmed with pearls and sequins
  • 2 historical a Venetian gold coin.

Derivatives

sequinned

(also sequined) adjective

Origin:

late 16th century (in sequin (sense 2)): from French, from Italian zecchino, from zecca 'a mint', from Arabic sikka 'a die for coining'. sequin (sense 1) dates from the late 19th century

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