common raccoon

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common raccoon

A common raccoon washes its food in a stream.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A North American mammal: The common raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a medium-sized mammal native to North America, known for its distinctive black "mask" across its eyes and its ringed tail.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • We saw a common raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.
    • The common raccoon is highly adaptable and often lives near urban areas.
Advanced Usage
  • In a zoological or scientific context: The term "common raccoon" is used to specify the typical, widespread species, distinguishing it from other, rarer raccoon species.
    • The study focused on the behavioral ecology of the common raccoon.
Variants and Related Words
  • Raccoon (n): The more general and commonly used term for the same animal.
    • A raccoon washed its food in the stream.
  • Procyon lotor (n): The scientific, Latin name for the common raccoon.
Synonyms
  • Northern raccoon: Another name for the same species.
  • Coons (informal, plural): A casual, shortened plural form (note: can be considered offensive in some contexts).
Related Phrases
  • Raccoon family: Refers to the taxonomic family Procyonidae, which includes raccoons, coatis, and kinkajous.
  • Raccoon dog: A different species () native to East Asia, named for its raccoon-like facial markings.
common raccoon

A common raccoon washes its food in a stream.

Noun
  1. North American raccoon

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