TASSEL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Tassel

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtasl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords knotted at one end and attached for decoration to soft furnishings, clothing, or other items

Short Definition:

tuft of threads or cords knotted at one end

Examples:
  • damask curtains were held by silk cords with gold tassels
Definition:

the tufted head of some plants, especially a flower head with prominent stamens at the top of a maize stalk

Short Definition:

tufted head of some plants

Examples:
  • the pollen forms on the tassel

Word: Tassel

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtasl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

decorate with a tassel or tassels

Short Definition:

decorate with tassels

Examples:
  • the banner was tasselled with silk and golden cords
Definition:

(of maize or other plants) form tassels

Short Definition:

(of maize or other plants) form tassels

Examples:
  • I note that two plantings of maize are tasselling at the same time

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