tasseled

Meanings

• adjective

  A tasseled object is one that has small, decorative fringes or tufts hanging from it.

  - "The graduation cap had a tasseled top."
  - "The tasseled curtains swayed gently in the breeze."

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Variants

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tassel , tasseled , tasseling , tasselled , tasselling , tassels

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'tasseled' is derived from the Old French word 'tassel', meaning a tuft or bunch.

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Trivia

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1. The length of the tassel on a mortarboard cap varies depending on the academic degree.

2. Tassels were once used as a way to measure wealth, as only the wealthy could afford to have their clothes and accessories adorned with them.

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Related Concepts

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1. fringe: A fringe is a decorative border consisting of long, loose threads or tassels.

2. tuft: A tuft is a small cluster of fibers, hair, or feathers.

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Culture

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In various cultures, tassels are used as decorative elements on clothing, accessories, and home textiles. For instance, in Hinduism, the tasseled end of a sari or dhoti is known as the 'pallu'. In Christianity, the tasseled fringes on religious garments represent obedience to God's commandments.

How to Memorize "tasseled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a graduation cap or a decorative curtain with small fringes hanging from the end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tasseled' with decorative elements or fringes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Tassels add style and elegance' to remember the meaning of 'tasseled'.

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