detassel

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Definitions of detassel word

verb detassel to remove the upper, pollen-bearing part (the tassel) of a corn (maize) plant and place it on the ground. This is done to one variety of corn in a plantation containing two varieties, so that all the corn will be pollinated by a single variety, thus producing fertile hybrids 3
verb transitive detassel to remove tassels from (corn) so as to assure cross-pollination for the production of hybrid corn seed 3
noun detassel (US, transitive) To remove the pollen-bearing tassel from a female maize plant as part of the hybridization process. 1
verb detassel (Transitive Verb) (US) To remove the pollen-bearing tassel from a female maize plant as part of the hybridization process. 0

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detassel popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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