cequim
Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian zecchino.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /seˈkĩ/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /sɨˈkĩ/
- Hyphenation: ce‧quim
Noun
cequim m (plural cequins)
- former gold coin that circulated in Italy
- a sequin, especially on a gypsy's garment
- Synonyms: lantejoula, paetê