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pompon Definition

pom·pon (päm′pän′)

noun

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

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

pompon Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

routine: The " Bruin High Step " style of pompon routine was developed by UCLA cheerleaders and the International Cheerleading Foundation.