paillette: Meaning and Definition of

pail•lette

Pronunciation: (pī-yet', pā-, pu-let' Fr. pa-yet'), [key]
— pl. pail•lettes
  1. a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
  2. (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.
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