sequin, spangle, diamante
(noun) adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sequin (plural sequins)
(now, historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
Synonym: zecchin
(fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.
Synonym: paillette
• Quines, quines, sinque
Source: Wiktionary
Se"quin, n. Etym: [F. sequin, It. zecchino, from zecca the mint, fr. Ar. sekkah, sikkah, a die, a stamp. Cf. Zechin.]
Definition: An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds vary somewhat in value. [Written also chequin, and zequin.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 April 2024
(adjective) remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect; “a great crisis”; “had a great stake in the outcome”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
