common racoon
Definition
Noun: * Common Raccoon: A North American mammal (Procyon lotor) characterized by a distinctive black "mask" across its eyes, a ringed tail, and dexterous front paws. It is an adaptable, nocturnal omnivore often found in wooded areas near water but also common in urban environments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The common raccoon rummaged through the trash cans looking for food.
- We saw a family of common raccoons near the creek last night.
- The common raccoon is easily identified by its striped tail and facial markings.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Context: In biology and wildlife studies, the term "common raccoon" is used to distinguish the widespread North American species () from other, less common raccoon species found in Central and South America.
- The study focused on the urban adaptation of the common raccoon.
Variants and Related Words
- Raccoon (noun): The more common, shortened form of "common raccoon." The two terms are often used interchangeably in general conversation.
- Procyon lotor (noun): The scientific (Latin) name for the common raccoon.
Synonyms
- Raccoon: The primary and most frequent synonym.
- Coon (noun): A common informal or regional shortening of "raccoon." (Note: This term can be considered offensive in other, unrelated contexts and should be used with caution.)
Related Phrases
- Raccoon eyes: A phrase describing dark circles or bruising around the eyes, reminiscent of a raccoon's facial mask.
- After the accident, he had terrible raccoon eyes.
Noun
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North American raccoon
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