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sequin

[ see-kwin ]

noun

  1. a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on clothing, accessories, or theatrical costumes.
  2. a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat.
  3. a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535.
  4. a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478.


sequin

/ ˈ²õ¾±Ë°ì·Éɪ²Ô /

noun

  1. a small piece of shiny often coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc
  2. Also calledzecchino any of various gold coins that were formerly minted in Italy, Turkey, and Malta
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ±ð±ç³Ü¾±²Ô±ð»å, adjective
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  • ²õ±ðq³Ü¾±²Ô±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sequin1

First recorded in 1575–85; from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) “mint†(from Arabic sikkah “die, coinâ€) + -ino -ine 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sequin1

C17: via French from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic sikkah die for striking coins
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Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.

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Wearing a black sequin jacket and black shirt embellished with gold stars, he shares instructions while keeping things upbeat, playfully joking with the crowd.

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English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".

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Trouser suits were donned with sequins, while glittery beanies and diamond-encrusted clutch bags were also a highlight.

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A man shattered the plexiglass case holding them, leaving a single red sequin behind.

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