spangle
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.
- Any small sparkling object.
- Any small sparkling object: A shiny particle of a mineral.
- Any small sparkling object: A star.
- A point of light; also (rare), a glitter, a sparkle.
- A speckle or spot, especially on the body of an animal.
- Any of a number of swallowtail butterflies (genus Papilio); specifically Papilio protenor.
Verb
- To fix spangles or sparkling objects to (something); to bespangle.
- To adorn or decorate (something).
- To flash, glitter, or sparkle.
Proper noun
- A surname.
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