tassel Synonyms
Another word for tassel
• noun (Context 1)
A decorative tuft of loosely hanging threads, cords, or other materials knotted at one end, commonly attached to clothing, curtains, or graduation caps.
"She proudly moved the tuft on her mortarboard from right to left after receiving her diploma."
• noun (Context 2)
The pollen-producing male flower cluster found at the top of a stalk of maize and certain other plants.
"The farmer inspected the cornfield to see if the tassels had fully emerged."
• verb (Context 3)
To grow or produce a terminal inflorescence or male flower cluster (especially of maize).
"The corn typically begins to flower in the middle of summer."
• verb (Context 4)
To adorn or provide with hanging tufts of threads or cords.
"The artisan intricately tasseled the edges of the velvet cushion."
Opposites of tassel
The opposite of tassel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: