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Word: Tassel
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (also denoting a clasp for a cloak): from Old French tassel ‘clasp’, of unknown origin
ˈtasl
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
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
ˈtasl
decorate with a tassel or tassels
Short Definition:decorate with tassels
Examples:- the banner was tasselled with silk and golden cords
(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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