Definition of raccoon Raccoon
/ɹækuˈn/ - [rakun] - rac•coon
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What does raccoon mean?
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NounPlural: raccoons |
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| raccoon - an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America | ||
| racoon | ||
| procyonid plantigrade carnivorous mammals | ||
| genus procyon, procyon the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons | ||
| common raccoon, common racoon, procyon lotor, coon, ringtail North American raccoon | ||
| raccoon - the fur of the North American racoon | ||
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Wiktionary 
- raccoon (Noun)
A nocturnal omnivore originally living in North America , typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail;. - raccoon (Noun)
Any mammal of the genus Procyon. - raccoon (Noun)
Any mammal of the subfamily Procyoninae, a procyonine. - raccoon (Noun)
Any mammal of the family Procyonidae, a procyonid.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- raccoon (n.)
A North American nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) allied to the bears, but much smaller, and having a long, full tail, banded with black and gray. Its body is gray, varied with black and white. Called also coon, and mapach.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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raccoon
(Procyon lotor) An omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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raccoon
Racoon, ra-kōōn′, n. a genus of the bear family of North America, valuable for its fur.—ns. Raccoon′-berr′y, the May apple of the United States; Raccoon′-oys′ter, an oyster growing on the shores of the sea in United States. [Amer. Ind.]
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The Raccoon ("Procyon lotor"), also known as the Northern Raccoon, Common Raccoon, Washer Bear or Coon, is a widespread, medium-sized, omnivorous mammal native to North America.
Description.
Recognized by its striped face and ringed tail, the raccoon has invaded almost every habitat and is commonly found even in towns and cities. The raccoon is curious, clever, and solitary and deceptively cuddly-looking. It owes its success to its ability to live in a wide variety of habitats and survive on a flexible diet.
Habitat.
Although most raccoons live in the wild, close contact with humans does not bother them. They often nest in empty buildings, garages, sheds, and even the attics of houses. Since raccoons are nocturnal animals, they are most active at night. Raccoons do not hibernate in the winter, but those that live further north, where it is colder, grow thick coats to keep them warm and spend long periods sleeping. -
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A raccoon (sometimes racoon) is a mammal native to the Americas.
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