pompom
Noun
Meaning
pompom (plural pompoms)
A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric bound at the centre, most notably used in cheerleading.
Synonyms
flack
Baum
aigrette
pom-pom
flak
pompon
antiaircraft
tassel
mitrailleur
jingal
battering train
pederero
turfman
aigulet
Examples
She decorated her piggy bank with some colorful feathers and a pompom nose.
It is sometimes confused with the dais cotonifolia (pompom tree).