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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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But beyond the appeal of a big old truck, the show offers a tender picture of childhood friendship in the portrayal of the lead character Hank’s attachment to a literal garbage truck and a raccoon named Donny.
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Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
This encourages chipmunks, as well as other wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks to visit, says Owen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
And the device isn't alone down there, as the intelligent eyes of a raccoon are staring up at the camera, as if scoping out its next move.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The 360-acre preserve is home to a variety of mammals, including bobcats, raccoons, armadillos, opossums, rabbits and foxes.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
This encourages chipmunks, as well as other wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks to visit, says Owen.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
And the device isn't alone down there, as the intelligent eyes of a raccoon are staring up at the camera, as if scoping out its next move.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The 360-acre preserve is home to a variety of mammals, including bobcats, raccoons, armadillos, opossums, rabbits and foxes.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raccoon. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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