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sequin definition

se·quin (sē′kwin)

noun

  1. an obsolete gold coin of Italy and Turkey
  2. a small, shiny ornament or spangle, as a metal disk, esp. one of many sewn on fabric for decoration

Etymology: Fr < It zecchino < zecca, a mint < Ar sikka, stamp, die

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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