Definitions for paillette

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paillette pail·lette

Spelling: [pahy-yet, pey-, puh-let; French p Paillette is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 224 anagrams from letters in paillette (aeeillptt).

Definitions for paillette

noun

1. a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
2. (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.

Origin of paillette

From French, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at pallet¹

Examples for paillette

paillette, pa-lyet′, n. a piece of metal or coloured foil used in enamel-painting: a sponge.

One dress was covered in sequins and paillettes, and a paillette fell on the floor.