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Word: Pom-pom
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century (originally denoting a bunch of ribbons, feathers, etc. worn by women in the hair or on a dress): French pompon, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɒmpɒm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small woollen ball attached to a garment, especially a hat, for decoration.
Short Definition:small woollen ball attached to garment for decoration
Variant Forms:
- pompon
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