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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMascot
/ˈmæskət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person, animal, or object that is adopted by a group or organization as a symbol or representative.
"The school's mascot is a fierce tiger that rallies the students during games." - 2
A person or thing that brings good luck.
"The team's mascot was believed to bring them good fortune in their matches."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mascot' originates from the French term 'mascotte', which means a lucky charm or talisman. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century, evolving to refer specifically to a character or figure representing a group, organization, or event, particularly in sports.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mascot" is said worldwide
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mascotte
Transliteration: mas-kot
"La mascotte de l'équipe est un ours qui danse pendant les matchs."
Maskottchen
Transliteration: ma-skot-chen
"Das Maskottchen der Schule ist ein fröhlicher Löwe."
mascotte
Transliteration: mas-kot-te
"La mascotte della squadra è un'aquila che vola sopra il campo."
mascota
Transliteration: mas-ko-ta
"La mascota del club es un dragón que anima a los aficionados."
mascote
Transliteration: mas-kot
"O mascote da equipe é um leão que faz os torcedores vibrarem."
पार्श्वभूमि
Transliteration: parshvabhoomi
"टीम की पार्श्वभूमि एक बाघ है जो खेलों के दौरान छात्रों को उत्साहित करता है।"
吉祥物
Transliteration: jíxiángwù
"球队的吉祥物是一只可爱的熊猫。"
마스코트
Transliteration: maseukoteu
"학교의 마스코트는 경기를 응원하는 귀여운 토끼입니다."
マスコット
Transliteration: masukotto
"チームのマスコットは試合中にファンを盛り上げます。"
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