sequin
se·quin
noun \ˈsē-kwən\Definition of SEQUIN
1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
See Origin of SEQUIN
French, from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic (dār al-) sikka, literally, house of the minting die
First Known Use: 1617
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