"Kochtopus" meaning in All languages combined

See Kochtopus on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Kochtopus [canonical]
Etymology: Blend of Koch + octopus Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Koch|octopus}} Blend of Koch + octopus Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Kochtopus}} the Kochtopus
  1. (informal) A network of nonprofit organizations funded by Charles Koch and David Koch to promote free-market economic policies. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Organizations
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