sequin

50 sequin (c. 1779–89)

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

Borrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca, from Arabic سِكَّة ("die for coining, coin"). zecchin.

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