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Definition of raccoon

raccoon

/rækˈuːn/
rac · coon
Plural:raccoons
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• noun

1

A medium-sized, primarily nocturnal mammal native to North America, characterized by its dense grayish coat, distinctive black facial mask, and bushy ringed tail.

Example

"The campers made sure to securely lock their coolers to prevent a clever raccoon from scavenging their food during the night."

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• Rhymes for raccoon

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rabid
rabidly
rabies
raccoon
race
racecar
racecourse

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Powhatan word 'aroughcun', meaning 'he who scratches with his hands', which was first recorded in English by Jamestown colonist John Smith in the early 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raccoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raccoon
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