racoon

noun

ra·​coon

less common spelling of raccoon

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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While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either. Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Areas with bears and smaller, scavenger animals like racoons, will typically have food lockers. Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The types of animals vary, but monkeys, skunks, racoons and crocodiles are the most common, the data shows. Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025 Next, peruse Auntie Q’s diverse array of vintage items and collectibles–from glassware and toys to restored cast-iron cooking pieces – and don’t leave without a Sand Mountain Beach Club T-shirt sporting a mischievous racoon and snarky sayings. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racoon

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“Racoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racoon. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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racoon

variant of raccoon

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