sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.His ideas of music-hall costumes had never gone beyond short skirts, a swirl of lace, and glittering sequins; but Miss Antonia had expressed herself on that subject in no uncertain terms. — 1915 •(historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.‘Let him receive as many robes of honour and thousands of sequins of gold as he hath spoken words.’ — 1816 verb1 •To decorate with sequins. formssequined · sequining · sequins
