Pompons

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A decorative ball or tuft made from fabric or yarn, often used in craft and fashion items
2. An embellishment typically sewn onto clothing or accessories for aesthetic appeal
3. A small, fluffy accessory used to enhance the visual interest of items like hats or costumes

Etymology: "Pompons" is the plural of "pompon", a decorative tuft or ball of fluff, borrowed into English from French, where "pompon" meant an ornamental tuft. The French word was itself used for bunches of ribbon, feathers or wool worn as adornment on hats, costumes and uniforms, so the term has always described something gathered up and fastened into a little bundle rather than anything with a fixed shape.

Synonyms: pompoms, fringes, tassels