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CLINQUANT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does clinquant mean? 

CLINQUANT (adjective)
  The adjective CLINQUANT has 1 sense:

1. glittering with gold or silverplay

  Familiarity information: CLINQUANT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CLINQUANT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Glittering with gold or silver

Synonyms:

clinquant; tinseled; tinselly

Similar:

adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)


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