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资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

   2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. ``The rich
      spangles that adorn the sky.'' --Waller.

   {Oak spangle}. See under {Oak}.

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.

         What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? --Shak.

   {Spangled coquette} (Zo["o]l.), a tropical humming bird
      ({Lophornis regin[ae]}). See {Coquette}, 2.

Spangle \Span"gle\, v. i.
   To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.

         Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth
         to spangle, and its rays to shine.       --Bunyan.

资料来源 : WordNet®

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}]