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- raccoon 1a
variants
or less commonly racoon
plural raccoon or raccoons also racoon or racoons
1
a
: a small nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) of North America that is chiefly gray, has a black mask and bushy ringed tail, lives chiefly in trees, and has a varied diet including small animals, fruits, and nuts
b
: the pelt of this animal
2
: any of several animals resembling or related to the raccoon
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Young gators can become the prey of otters, fish, raccoons, wading birds and even larger alligators.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The raccoon was discovered near the 2200 block of Melrose Lane, raising concerns about potential exposure to other people and pets in the area.
—Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
The couple had a flock of the birds, named Marilyn, Rita, Eartha, Foghorn Leghorn and the Fabulous Miller Sisters, until all but three were killed by raccoons.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 May 2025
The discovery of the raccoon led to Vidal receiving multiple charges, including third-degree felony possession of drugs and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to police.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The raccoon was discovered near the 2200 block of Melrose Lane, raising concerns about potential exposure to other people and pets in the area.
—Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
The couple had a flock of the birds, named Marilyn, Rita, Eartha, Foghorn Leghorn and the Fabulous Miller Sisters, until all but three were killed by raccoons.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 May 2025
The discovery of the raccoon led to Vidal receiving multiple charges, including third-degree felony possession of drugs and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to police.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raccoon. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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