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pom⋅pom

1[pom-pom]
–noun
an automatic antiaircraft cannon.
Also, pom-pom.


Origin:
1895–1900; imit.

pom⋅pom

2[pom-pom]
–noun
1. Also, pompon. an ornamental tuft or ball of feathers, wool, or the like, used on hats, slippers, etc.
2. pompon (def. 3).
Also, pom-pom.


Origin:
1740–50; var. of pompon, with assimilation of final n
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pom·pon   (pŏm'pŏn')   
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.


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