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tassel1

Syllabification: (tas·sel)
Pronunciation: /ˈtasəl/

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Definition of tassel

noun

  • a tuft of loosely hanging threads, cords, or other material knotted at one end and attached for decoration to home furnishings, clothing, or other items.
  • the tufted head of some plants, especially a flower head with prominent stamens at the top of a cornstalk.

verb (tassels, tasseling, tasseled ; Britishtassels, tasselling, tasselled)

  • 1 [with object] (usually as adjective tasseled) provide with a tassel or tassels:a tasseled tablecloth
  • 2 [no object] (of corn or other plants) form tassels.

Origin:

Middle English (also denoting a clasp for a cloak): from Old French tassel 'clasp', of unknown origin

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