Found 2 items, similar to spangle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spangle spangle n : adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing [syn: sequin, diamante] v 1: glitter as if covered with spangles 2: decorate with spangles; “the star-spangled banner” [syn: bespangle]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Spangle Spangle \Span"gle\, n. [OE. spangel, dim. of AS. spange. See Spang a spangle.] 1. A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress. [1913 Webster] 2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. “The rich spangles that adorn the sky.” --Waller. [1913 Webster] Oak spangle. See under Oak. [1913 Webster] Spangle \Span"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spangled; p. pr. & vb. n. Spangling.] To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate. --Donne. [1913 Webster] What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? --Shak. [1913 Webster] Spangled coquette (Zo["o]l.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis regin[ae]). See Coquette, 2. [1913 Webster] Spangle \Span"gle\, v. i. To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter. [1913 Webster] Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth to spangle, and its rays to shine. --Bunyan. [1913 Webster]