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pompom

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ldoce_265_cpom·pom /ˈpɒmpɒm $ ˈpɑːmpɑːm/, pompon /-pɒn $ -pɑːn/ noun [countable]  1. DCa small soft ball used as a decoration on clothing, especially hats 〔尤指装饰帽子用的〕小绒球5  See picture of pompom 啦啦队丝球, pompom 帽子绒球2. cheerleader.jpg DSa large round ball of loose plastic strings connected to a handle, used by cheerleaders 〔啦啦队用的〕塑料线球,丝球
Origin pompom (1700-1800) French pompon, from Old French pompe bunch of ribbons
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pompom
pompom /ˈpɒmpɒm $ ˈpɑːmpɑːm/ , pom‧pon /-pɒn $ -pɑːn/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1700-1800
 Language: French
 Origin: pompon, from Old French pompe 'bunch of ribbons'
1. a small soft ball used as a decoration on clothing, especially hats
2.
  a large round ball of loose plastic strings connected to a handle, used by cheerleaders