sequin

Meaning

Noun

1. Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
2. A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.

Verb

To decorate with sequins.

Synonyms

spangle

diamante

zecchin

bead

florin

ornament

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsiː.kwɪn/

Etymology

Borrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of zecchin.