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
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
