I. ˈspaŋ-gəl noun
Etymology: Middle English spangel, diminutive of spang shiny ornament, probably from Middle Dutch spange; akin to Old English spang buckle, Middle Dutch spannen to stretch
Date: 15th century
1. : a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
2. : a small glittering object or particle
II. verb
( span·gled ; span·gling ˈspaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ)
Date: circa 1548
transitive verb
: to set or sprinkle with or as if with spangles
intransitive verb
: to glitter as if covered with spangles : sparkle