English Words from Arabic
sequin
السِّكَّة
sikka
Venice called its mint zecca, from Arabic sikka, and its gold coin the zecchino. French made it sequin, and English later gave the name to the small shiny spangles sewn onto clothes.
- Meaning in Arabic
- the engraved iron die on which coins are struck
The path between languagessikka → zecca → zecchino → sequin
Click a card to see it full size; each has a download button for sharing.
Sources
Spotted a mistake, or have something to add?
Your note comes to us only; it is not published here. We read it, and if it holds we correct the card.
