pompon

/ˈpɑmˌpɑn/
noun
  1. A decorative ball or tuft of fabric, yarn, or feathers, often used on clothing, hats, or military uniforms.
    • She attached a fluffy pompon to the zipper pull of her jacket.
    • The soldier's beret had a small pompon on top.
    • The traditional hat was adorned with a bright red pompon.
  2. A type of flower, especially a chrysanthemum or dahlia, with a round, dense cluster of petals.
    • She arranged a bouquet of white pompon chrysanthemums for the table.
    • The pompon flowers looked like perfect little balls of color.
    • The garden was full of pompon dahlias in shades of pink and purple.