Definition of paillette
1 : a small shiny object (such as a spangle) applied in clusters as a decorative trimming (as on women's clothing)
2 : a trimming made of paillettes
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Origin and Etymology of paillette
French, from paille straw — more at pallet
First Known Use: 1843
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