n.
Pronunciation: ' spa ŋ -g ə l
Function: 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