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1tassel
noun tas·sel \ˈta-səl, oftenest of corn ˈtä-, ˈtȯ-\
: a decoration made of a bunch of strings fastened at one end
: a flower or group of flowers at the top of a cornstalk
Full Definition of TASSEL
1
: a dangling ornament made by laying parallel a bunch of cords or threads of even length and fastening them at one end
2
: something resembling a tassel; especially : the terminal male inflorescence of some plants and especially corn
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Origin of TASSEL
Middle English, clasp, tassel, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *tassellus, alteration of Latin taxillus small die; akin to Latin talus anklebone, die
First Known Use: 14th century
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verb
tasseled or tasselledtassel·ing or tassel·ling \-s(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of TASSEL
transitive verb
: to adorn with tassels
intransitive verb
: to put forth tassel inflorescences
First Known Use of TASSEL
14th century
TASSEL Defined for Kids
tassel
noun tas·sel \ˈta-səl\
Definition of TASSEL for Kids
1
: a hanging ornament (as on clothing) made of a bunch of cords of the same length fastened at one end
2
: the male flower cluster on the top of some plants and especially corn
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