sequin

noun

se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic (dār al-) sikka, literally, house of the minting die

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sequin was in 1617

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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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sequin

noun
se·​quin ˈsē-kwən How to pronounce sequin (audio)
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes

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