Hood ornament
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A hood ornament (or bonnet ornament in Commonwealth English), also called radiator cap, motor mascot, or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.
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