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单词 paillette
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Definition of paillette in English:

paillette

noun palˈjɛtpʌɪˈjɛtpā-
  • 1A piece of glittering material used to decorate clothing; a spangle.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Simply put, paillettes are part of the bangle, spangle and sequin family.
    • Silk taffeta is lit up with metallic yarns; mesh is wired for a new look; and paillettes add reflections to fabrics.
    • Sequins and paillettes are also popular, according to associates at the stores.
    • Textures included silk velvets, velveteen and devorés, paillettes and satins.
    • Reversed embroidery, paillettes and simple knits were the finishing embellishments on its clothes.
    1. 1.1 A piece of bright metal used in enamel painting.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Black Narcissus is a large triptych sheathed in black, gray and iridescent silver paillettes.
      • Titled ‘Twinkle Twinkle,’ her show comprised a hyperrealistic sculpture executed on a grand scale, a mural of shimmering paillettes and five acrylic-on-lame paintings, each measuring 40 inches square.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of paille, from Latin palea 'straw, chaff'.

 
 

Definition of paillette in US English:

paillette

nounpā-
  • 1A piece of glittering material used to ornament clothing; a spangle.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Silk taffeta is lit up with metallic yarns; mesh is wired for a new look; and paillettes add reflections to fabrics.
    • Reversed embroidery, paillettes and simple knits were the finishing embellishments on its clothes.
    • Textures included silk velvets, velveteen and devorés, paillettes and satins.
    • Sequins and paillettes are also popular, according to associates at the stores.
    • Simply put, paillettes are part of the bangle, spangle and sequin family.
    1. 1.1 A piece of bright metal used in enamel painting.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Black Narcissus is a large triptych sheathed in black, gray and iridescent silver paillettes.
      • Titled ‘Twinkle Twinkle,’ her show comprised a hyperrealistic sculpture executed on a grand scale, a mural of shimmering paillettes and five acrylic-on-lame paintings, each measuring 40 inches square.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of paille, from Latin palea ‘straw, chaff’.

 
 
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