Tassel: meaning, definitions and examples

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tassel

 

[ หˆtรฆsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decorative accessory

A tassel is a bunch of loose threads or cords bound at one end and hanging free at the other, used as a decoration on clothing or curtains.

Synonyms

bobble, fringe, pompom

Examples of usage

  • The curtains were adorned with golden tassels.
  • She wore a dress with tassels on the sleeves.
Context #2 | Noun

academic symbol

In academic dress, a tassel is a hanging ornament made of silk or wool threads, worn on the cap or mortarboard as a symbol of achievement.

Synonyms

cord, decoration, embellishment

Examples of usage

  • As the graduates walked across the stage, their tassels swayed with each step.

Translations

Translations of the word "tassel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น borla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเคฎเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quaste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumbai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwost

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฟ้ฃพใ‚Š (ใตใ•ใ‹ใ–ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gland

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผskรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™รกseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strapec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต่‹ (liรบsลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saรงaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borla

Etymology

The word 'tassel' originated from the Old French word 'tassel' which meant 'a fastening or clasp'. It was later adopted into Middle English and came to refer to a dangling ornament in the 14th century. Tassels have been used as decorative elements for centuries, adding flair to clothing, accessories, and home decor.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,930, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.