paillette noun. [pal'jɛt, pʌɪ'jɛt] M19.
[French, dim. of paille straw, chaff: see -ETTE.]
1. A small piece of glittering foil, shell, etc., used to decorate a garment; a spangle. M19.

2. A decorative piece of coloured foil or bright metal used in enamel painting. L19.

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