cequim

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian zecchino.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /seˈkĩ/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /sɨˈkĩ/

Hyphenation: ce‧quim

Noun

cequim m (plural cequins)

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

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