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- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/
- /ˈsiː.kwɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/
Definitions of sequin word
- noun sequin a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes. 1
- noun sequin a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat. 1
- noun sequin a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535. 1
- noun sequin a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478. 1
- noun sequin shiny decoration 1
- countable noun sequin Sequins are small, shiny discs that are sewn on clothes to decorate them. 0
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Origin of sequin
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < French sequin < Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) mint (< Arabic sikkah die, coin) + -ino -ine2
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Parts of speech for Sequin
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sequin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sequin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sequin
noun sequin
- applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
- arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
- curlicue — Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- fandangle — elaborate ornament
verb sequin
- bespangle — to cover or adorn with or as if with spangles
Top questions with sequin
- how to sew sequin fabric?
- how to wear a sequin skirt?
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