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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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Ant nests can be huge underground labyrinths, and raccoons are experts at disguising their nests in trees, which are just a couple of examples.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The list also included various rodents, a spider, pigs, goats, cows, a raccoon, hedgehogs, a crab and more.
—USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In that case, homeowner Irma Acosta Arya was permanently enjoined from any further feedings, which since 2016 had attracted flocks of vultures as well as raccoons, alligators and a bobcat.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The show follows a raccoon named Carl who is on the autism spectrum, inspiring an appreciation for neurodiversity and highlighting the importance of inclusion.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
The list also included various rodents, a spider, pigs, goats, cows, a raccoon, hedgehogs, a crab and more.
—USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In that case, homeowner Irma Acosta Arya was permanently enjoined from any further feedings, which since 2016 had attracted flocks of vultures as well as raccoons, alligators and a bobcat.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
The show follows a raccoon named Carl who is on the autism spectrum, inspiring an appreciation for neurodiversity and highlighting the importance of inclusion.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for raccoon
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raccoon. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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