tassel
Bound decorative threads
A tassel is a bunch of threads or cords bound at one end and hanging loose at the other, used as decoration on clothing, curtains, graduation caps, or furniture: The tassel on his mortarboard swung as he walked across the stage.
Corn produces tassels—the pollen-bearing flowers at the top of the stalk.
To tassel is to form or put forth such flowers.
Outermost edge or margin
- trimmingCutting away excess
- gimpBraided fabric trim
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- cordFlexible twisted strand
thread · silk · gold thread · knotted · woven · handmade · bullion · rayon
Thing that beautifies
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
- tiebackCurtain fastening device
- finialDecorative top element
valance · pillow · lampshade · trim · fringe · cord · embellishment · upholstery
Covering for top
- mortarboardSquare graduation headwear
- gownLong formal garment
- commencementAct of starting
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
diploma · academic · regalia · honors · valedictorian · convocation · procession · degree
Fibrous strands surrounding kernels
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- earAuditory organ
- cobMaize ear's central cylinder
- maizeCob-bearing cereal crop
pollen · stigma · anther · husk · kernel · stamen · pollination · spikelet
Lobe-worn adornment
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- accessorySupplementary addition
- bohemianArtistic nonconformist type
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
flapper · vintage · jewelry · handbag · belt · shoe · scarf · keychain
Covering for feet
- loaferLaceless slip-on shoe
- leatherTanned animal skin
- slip-onLaceless, easily donned footwear
- moccasinSoft sole, no heel
footwear · preppy · classic · penny · dress shoe · suede · oxford · brogue
Flat-topped tasseled cap
- tarbooshTasseled cylindrical cap
- bookmarkLocation saver for pages
- BibleChristian sacred writings
- prayer shawlGarment for worship
tallit · liturgical · ceremonial · vestment · sacred · ritual · traditional · knotted
fringe
Outermost edge or margin
cord · thread · silk · gold thread · knotted · woven · handmade · bullion · rayon · embroidery
ornament
Thing that beautifies
finial · valance · pillow · lampshade · trim · fringe · cord · embellishment · upholstery · swag
cap
Covering for top
- mortarboardSquare graduation headwear
- gownLong formal garment
- commencementAct of starting
ceremony · diploma · academic · regalia · honors · valedictorian · convocation · procession · degree · turning
corn silk
Fibrous strands surrounding kernels
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- earAuditory organ
- cobMaize ear's central cylinder
maize · pollen · stigma · anther · husk · kernel · stamen · pollination · spikelet · floret
earring
Lobe-worn adornment
fringe · flapper · vintage · jewelry · handbag · belt · shoe · scarf · keychain · charm
shoe
Covering for feet
moccasin · footwear · preppy · classic · penny · dress shoe · suede · oxford · brogue · wingtip
fez
Flat-topped tasseled cap
prayer shawl · tallit · liturgical · ceremonial · vestment · sacred · ritual · traditional · knotted · symbolic
- boho stylefringe, macrame, dreamcatcher, feather earrings, maxi dress
- graduationcap and gown, diploma frame, graduation ceremony, graduate, commencement address
- school memorabiliayearbook, class ring, diploma frame, letterman jacket, varsity letter
- academic regaliaacademic regalia, academic cap, academic costume, academic dress, academic gown
- trimslace, ribbon, fringe, lace trim, satin trim
- hanging ornamentspendant, drop, bauble, charm, teardrop
- moving the tassel
- graduation tasselDecorative cord on cap
- tassel loafersFootwear with decorative fringe
- corn tasselPollen-producing maize spike
- gold tasselOrnamental hanging threads
- tassel turningCommencement symbolic gesture