tassel

US /ˈtæs.əl/
UK /ˈtæs.əl/
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Quaste, Troddel

a finishing decoration consisting of a bunch of threads or cords, fastened at one end and hanging free at the other, used on clothes, curtains, or other items

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The graduation cap had a golden tassel.
Der Doktorhut hatte eine goldene Quaste.
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She decorated the cushions with decorative tassels.
Sie verzierte die Kissen mit dekorativen Quasten.
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Rispe, männliche Blüte des Maises

the male flower of a corn plant, consisting of a stalk bearing a spike of small flowers

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The corn plant developed a large tassel at its top.
Die Maispflanze entwickelte eine große Rispe an ihrer Spitze.
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Farmers observe the corn tassels to determine pollination time.
Landwirte beobachten die Maisrispen, um den Bestäubungszeitpunkt zu bestimmen.
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fransen, rispen

to form or hang in a tassel or tassels

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The threads began to tassel at the edges of the fabric.
Die Fäden begannen an den Rändern des Stoffes zu fransen.
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The corn stalks will soon tassel, indicating maturity.
Die Maisstängel werden bald rispen, was die Reife anzeigt.
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