| 单词 | tassel |
| 释义 | tassel 1. n. & v. --n 1. a tuft of loosely hanging threads or cords etc. attached for decoration to a cushion, scarf, cap, etc. 2. a tassel-like head of some plants, esp. a flower-head with prominent stamens at the top of a maize stalk. --v (tasselled, tasselling; US tasseled, tasseling) 1. tr. provide with a tassel or tassels. 2. intr. US (of maize etc.) form tassels. Etymology: ME f. OF tas(s)el clasp, of unkn. orig. 2. n. (also torsel) a small piece of stone, wood, etc., supporting the end of a beam or joist. Etymology: OF ult. f. L taxillus small die, and tessella: see TESSELLATE |
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