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 and Etymology 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
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Definition of tassel
tasseled
ortasselled
;tasseling
ortasselling
\-s(ə-)liŋ\transitive verb
: to adorn with tassels
intransitive verb
: to put forth tassel inflorescences
First Known Use of tassel
14th century
TASSEL Defined for English Language Learners
tassel
playDefinition of tassel for English Language Learners
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: a decoration made of a bunch of strings fastened at one end
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: a flower or group of flowers at the top of a cornstalk
TASSEL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of tassel for Students
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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