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(päm′pän′)

noun

pompom
1. any of various chrysanthemums, dahlias, etc. with small, round flower heads
2. the flower head

Origin: Fr < MFr pomper, to exhibit pomp < pompe: see pomp

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noun

A tuft or ball of material such as wool or ribbon, used as a decoration, especially on shoes, caps, or curtains.
A small buttonlike flower of some chrysanthemums and dahlias.
pompom A ball of fluffy material, such as feathers or strips of colored paper, that is waved by cheerleaders and sports fans.

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Origin: French

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