sequin/ˈsiː.kwɪn/EtymologyBorrowed from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of zecchin.sequin means any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.sequin is pronounced /ˈsiː.kwɪn/.nounAny 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.’”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.”verbTo decorate with sequins.