noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of pompom (“decorative ball”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   dusky grey food fish found from Louisiana and Florida southward wordnet
3. 3
   A hardy garden chrysanthemum with button-like flower heads.
4. 4
   decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat wordnet
5. 5
   Any of several dwarf varieties of the Provence rose.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anisotremus surinamensisblack margatepom pompom-pom

Etymology

From French pompon (“ornamental tuft”).

Related phrases

pompon flowerprovence rose

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