Main Entry:

pail·lette

Pronunciation:

\pī-ˈyet, pā-ˈyet, pə-ˈlet\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, from paille straw — more at pallet

Date:

1876

1 : a small shiny object (as a spangle) applied in clusters as a decorative trimming (as on women's clothing) 2 : a trimming made of paillettes