Associations to the word «Mascot»

Wiktionary

MASCOT, noun. Something thought to bring good luck
MASCOT, noun. Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group

Dictionary definition

MASCOT, noun. A person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure.

Wise words

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