cequim

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian zecchino.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /seˈkĩ/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /sɨˈkĩ/

• Hyphenation: ce‧quim

Noun

cequim m (plural cequins)

1. former gold coin that circulated in Italy
2. a sequin, especially on a gypsy's garment

   Synonyms: lantejoula, paetê