— pailletted , adj.
/puy yet", pay-, peuh let"/ ; Fr. /pann yet"/ , n. , pl. paillettes /pal yets", peuh lets"/ ; Fr. /pann yet"/ .
1. a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
2. (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.
[ 1875-80; 1 ]