Definition of ZECCHIN

zecchin

Plural: zecchins

Noun

  • An alternate spelling for ZECCHINO, a historical gold coin.
  • Any of various gold coins produced in Italy or Turkey; a sequin.

Examples

  • He hoped ZECCHIN would yield a treasure trove of points.

Origin / Etymology

From Italian zecchino, from Italian zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سكّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”). Doublet of sequin.

Scrabble Score: 23

zecchin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
zecchin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
zecchin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

zecchin: valid Words With Friends Word