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A sequin is a shiny, flat ornament on clothing or accessories. The word sequin derives from French, Italian and Arabic words.

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The word "sequin" originated from the Arabic word "sikka" which means a coin or minted money. It was later adopted into French and English to refer to small, shiny decorative disks used on clothing.

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Where does the word sequin comes from?

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