tassel¹ /tasˈl/

1. An ornamental hanging tuft of threads
2. An inflorescence of similar appearance, esp of maize
3. A ribbon bookmark
4. A clasp or fastening (Shakespeare)
5. A gold or silver plate on a vestment

1. To provide with tassels
2. To remove the tassels from

(eg of maize) to form tassels, flower

tassˈelled adjective

tassˈelling noun

tassˈelly adjective

• ergatomorph
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• ergogram
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• ergograph
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• ergomania
• ergomaniac
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• ergometer
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• ergon
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• ergonomics
• ergonomist
• ergonomists