Definition of tassel
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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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The first known use of tassel was in the 14th century
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