clinquant

English

/ˈklɪŋkənt/

adj
Definitions
  • glittery; gleaming; sparkling; dressed in, or overlaid with, tinsel finery.

Etymology

Derived from French clinquant derived from Dutch, Flemish klinken (sound).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

klinken

Gloss

sound

Concept
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Sense perception

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