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College World Series 2016: What is a Chanticleer?

Coast Carolina won its first College World Series title Thursday, defeating Arizona 4-3 in the rain-delayed Game 3 of the finals, but there's one big question about the new champion: What is a Chanticleer?

First, it's pronounced SHON-ti-clear, or Chants (SHONTS) for short. Watch the NCAA's video of coach Gary Gilmore and his players sharing pronunciation stories here.

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As for what a Chanticleer is: According to Coastal Carolina's athletic website, a Chanticleer is "a proud and fierce rooster who dominates the barnyard .