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zechin

noun
ze·​chin | \ ˈze-kən How to pronounce zechin (audio) , ze-ˈkēn How to pronounce zechin (audio) \

Definition of zechin

: sequin sense 1

First Known Use of zechin

1572, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for zechin

Italian zecchino

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