zequin

noun

ze·​quin
variants or zequine
zeˈkēn,
ˈzekə̇n,
ˈzēkwə̇n
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by Italian zecchino sequin) of sequin

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“Zequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zequin. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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