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tassel
[ tas-uhl ]
noun
- a pendent ornament consisting commonly of a bunch of threads, small cords, or other strands hanging from a roundish knob or head, used on clothing, in jewelry, on curtains, etc.
- something resembling this, as the inflorescence of certain plants, especially that at the summit of a stalk of corn.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish or adorn with tassels.
- to form into a tassel or tassels.
- to remove the tassel from (growing corn) in order to improve the crop.
verb (used without object)
- (of corn) to put forth tassels (often followed by out ).
tassel
/ ˈæə /
noun
- a tuft of loose threads secured by a knot or ornamental knob, used to decorate soft furnishings, clothes, etc
- anything resembling this tuft, esp the tuft of stamens at the tip of a maize inflorescence
verb
- tr to adorn with a tassel or tassels
- intr (of maize) to produce stamens in a tuft
- tr to remove the tassels from
Derived Forms
- ˈٲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٲs· especially British, ٲs· noun
- ٲs· especially British, ٲs· adjective
- ·ٲs verb (used with object) detasseled detasseling or (especially British) detasselled detasselling
- ܲ·ٲs adjective
- ܲ·ٲs adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tassel1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tassel1
Example Sentences
A penny loafer with subtle studs and detachable tassels?
The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.
The show was described by many as dramatic - with dresses that more closely resembled lampshades, complete with delightful feathers, tassels and tulle.
Tutus, frills and tassels were all spotted on the runway - with Stella McCartney stealing the show with her asymmetric dresses in soft fabrics.
A woman dances in the spotlight, the glittering tassels on her dress shivering and swaying in tandem with her moves.
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