mascot
nounfeminine/mɐʃˈkɔtɨ/medium
mas·co·te
Definition
A person, animal, or object considered to bring good luck or serve as a symbol for a group, especially a sports team.
The bulldog is the official mascot of the university.
The company mascot greeted visitors at the event.
Common collocations
team mascotofficial mascotlucky mascot
Etymology
Do francês 'mascotte', do provençal 'mascoto' (feitiço, amuleto).