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- tassel 1
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
tasseled or tasselled; tasseling or tasselling
ˈta-s(ə-)liŋ 
: to adorn with tassels
: to put forth tassel inflorescences
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New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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Noun
Hoka completes the look with a black tassel dangling off the tongue and a bird logo on the heel.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Colombian singer wore flowers for earmuffs, and spread her arms to reveal rainbow day-glo tassels streaming from her elbows.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
Corn was just starting to tassel across much of the Midwest, including fields in southern Indiana, a golden crown signaling the end of the season.
—Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2022
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“Tassel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tassel. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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tassel
1 of 2 noun
tas·sel
ˈtas-əl
also especially of corn ˈtäs-,
ˈtȯs-
1
: a hanging ornament made of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
2
: something resembling a tassel
especially
: the male flower cluster on the top of some plants and especially corn
tassel
2 of 2 verb
tasseled or tasselled; tasseling or tasselling
-(ə-)liŋ
: to adorn with or put forth tassels
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