tassel
noun/ˈtæsəl/
Frequency rank: #17,353 most common English word
Meaning
A bunch of loose threads or cords tied together at one end, used as a decorative hanging ornament.
Example sentence
She wore graduation robes with tassel hanging from her cap.
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