/ ˈspæŋgl; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] spangle sth (with sth) to cover or to decorate sth with small pieces of sth shiny
—see also Star-Spangled Banner
■ noun
a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used to decorate clothes
SYN sequin
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : diminutive from obsolete spang glittering ornament , from Middle Dutch spange buckle.