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paillette

(pal yet′; Fr pȧ yet′)

noun

a small, shiny ornament, as a metal disk, used in decorating women's dresses, etc.; spangle

Origin: Fr, dim. of paille, straw: see pallet

See paillette in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small piece of metal or foil used in painting with enamel.
A spangle used to ornament a dress or costume.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , diminutive of paille, straw; see paillasse

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pail·letˈted adjective

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