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Definition of silktassel

silktassel

/ˈsɪlkˌtæs.əl/
silk · tas · sel
Plural:silktassels
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silktassel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American Any of several evergreen shrubs or small trees of the genus Garrya, native primarily to western North America and Central America, distinguished by their opposite leathery leaves and long, pendulous, silky flower catkins.

Example

"During our hike through the coastal chaparral, we stopped to photograph the silvery, drooping catkins of a native silktassel bush."

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• Nearby Words

silene
silk
silk tree
silktassel
silkworm
silky anteater
silky shark

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'silk' and 'tassel', named for the distinctive long, pendulous, and silky flower catkins that hang from the branches of the shrub.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silktassel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silktassel
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