Bespangled

/bɪˈspæŋɡəld/ adjective

Covered or decorated with shiny sequins, beads, or small metallic ornaments.

From Middle English 'be-' prefix meaning 'to cover' combined with 'spangle,' a word of uncertain origin possibly from Dutch or Low German, meaning a shiny disk or sequin. The word became popular in the 16th century to describe ornaments on clothing.

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