tassel
/ˈtæsəl/
noun
- A bunch of loose threads or cords tied together at one end and used as a decorative hanging ornament on clothing, curtains, or furniture.
- The graduation cap had a gold tassel that swung as she walked.
- He added a red tassel to the end of his bookmark.
- The curtains were tied back with thick silk tassels.
- The tuft of fine, thread-like structures at the top of a corn plant, which contains the male flowers.
- Farmers check the tassel to see if the corn is ready to pollinate.
- The corn tassel releases pollen that fertilizes the ears.
- A healthy tassel means a good corn harvest.
verb
- To decorate or adorn with a tassel or tassels.
- She tasseled the edges of the scarf with colorful yarn.
- They tasseled the graduation gowns with the school colors.
- The artisan tasseled the pillow covers by hand.