noun, plural pail·lettes [pal-yets, puh–lets; French pa–yet] /pælˈyɛts, pəˈlɛts; French paˈyɛt/.
- a spangle for ornamenting a costume.
- (in enameling) a decorative piece of gold, silver, or colored foil.
noun
- a sequin or spangle sewn onto a costume
- a small piece of metal or foil, used in enamelling for decoration