pompon

pom·pom

P5471900 (pŏm′pŏm′) or pom·pon (-pŏn′)n.1. A fluffy ball of wool or other material used as a decoration, as on a cap.2. A ball of fluffy material, such as feathers or strips of colored paper, that is waved by cheerleaders and sports fans.3. A small buttonlike flower of some chrysanthemums and dahlias.

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[French.]

pom•pon

(ˈpɒm pɒn)

n. 1. pompom ² (def. 1). 2. a form of small, globe-shaped flower head that characterizes a type of flowering plant, esp. chrysanthemums and dahlias. [1740–50; < French; repetitive formation, appar. based on pompe pomp]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pompon - decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hatpom-pomadornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
	2.	pompon - dusky grey food fish found from Louisiana and Florida southwardAnisotremus surinamensis, black margategrunt - medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught

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