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pompon

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pom·pon  (pmpn) also pom·pom (pmpm)
n.
1. A tuft or ball of material such as wool or ribbon, used as a decoration, especially on shoes, caps, or curtains.
2. A small buttonlike flower of some chrysanthemums and dahlias.
3. pompom A ball of fluffy material, such as feathers or strips of colored paper, that is waved by cheerleaders and sports fans.
[French.]
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Noun1.pomponpompon - decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
pom-pom
adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
2.pompon - dusky grey food fish found from Louisiana and Florida southward
Anisotremus surinamensis, black margate
grunt - medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
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Look at my scarlet pompons, and the wind blowing your skirts about, and the ground so hard that not a prop will stick in, and then the carriage having to go out, when I had counted on having Powell, who--give every one their due--does tie up dahlias properly.
A Room With A View by Forster, E. M. View in context
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