Pompon
/ˈpɒm.pɒn/noun
A fluffy decorative ball or tuft, often used on hats, clothing, or crafts.
Did you know?Pompon ultimately comes from a Latin word for a tuft or tassel, and it later passed through French into English as a decorative term for something that looks almost ceremonial.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pomponem
“a tuft or tassel”
Old French
French
pompon
“a tuft, tassel, or ornament”
18th Century
English
pompon
“a tufted ornament, especially on clothing or hats”
Modern English
English
pompon
“a small fluffy ball used decoratively”