common raccoon
Definition
- 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.
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North American raccoon
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