tassel
US /ˈtæs.əl/
UK /ˈtæs.əl/
1.
borla, fleco
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.
El birrete de graduación tenía una borla dorada.
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She decorated the cushions with decorative tassels.
Ella decoró los cojines con borlas decorativas.
2.
espiga, flor masculina del maíz
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.
La planta de maíz desarrolló una gran espiga en su parte superior.
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Farmers observe the corn tassels to determine pollination time.
Los agricultores observan las espigas de maíz para determinar el momento de la polinización.
1.
formar borlas, echar borlas
to form or hang in a tassel or tassels
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The threads began to tassel at the edges of the fabric.
Los hilos comenzaron a formar borlas en los bordes de la tela.
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The corn stalks will soon tassel, indicating maturity.
Los tallos de maíz pronto echarán borlas, indicando madurez.