"Cougar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cougars [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the Washington State Cougars, one of the university's sports teams. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cougar (plural Cougars)
  1. (slang) A student or alumnus of the Washington State University. Wikipedia link: Washington State Cougars Tags: slang Synonyms: Coug
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