Answer: pompon

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POMPONHigh school cheerleader's gear
POMPONDressy tuft
POMPONSmall chrysanthemum.
POMPONOrnamental tuft.
POMPONDahlia type
pomponornamental tuft or ball of feathers, wool, or the like, used on hats, slippers, etc.
pomponthe high plume at the front of a shako
pomponan ornamental tuft or ball
pomponform of small, globe-shaped flower head that characterizes a class or type of various flowering plants, esp. chrysanthemums and dahlias