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spangle n

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. A shiny particle of a mineral. (figuratively) A star. (by extension) 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. [...] spangle v (transitive) (also figuratively) To fix spangles or sparkling objects to (something); to bespangle. (figuratively) To adorn or decorate (something). (intransitive) To flash, glitter, or sparkle.

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