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Meaning of spangle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spangle

Pronunciation:/ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small piece of sparkling metallic material sewn on to a garment as decoration; a sequin.

  2. Any small sparkling object.

  3. The butterfly, Papilio demoleus, family Papilionidae, of Asia.

  4. Money.

verb

Definitions

  1. To sparkle, flash or coruscate.

  2. To fix spangles to; bespangle; to adorn with stars