SEQUIN

sequin, spangle, diamante

(noun) adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

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

Anagrams

• 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