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sequin

se·quin [ skwin ] (plural se·quins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small shiny clothing decoration: a small round flat piece of shiny metal or plastic that is sewn onto clothing as a decoration, usually in large numbers

2. former gold coin: a gold coin that was used in Venice and Turkey between the 16th and 18th centuries

[Late 16th century. Via French< Italian zecchino< zecca "mint" < Arabic sikka "coin, die for making coins"]

se·quined adjective
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