cequim

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian zecchino.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: ce‧quim

Noun

cequim m (plural cequins)

  1. former gold coin that circulated in Italy
  2. a sequin, especially on a gypsy's garment
    Synonyms: lantejoula, paetê

Further reading

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