raccoon
/ɹæˈkuːn/
nounrac · coon
Think: a RACER in the COON-suit—RAC + COON = raccoon (two c’s, two o’s).
Yes, it's raccoon. Remember it’s two parts: rac + coon, with double letters in the middle (cc) and in “coon” (oo).
Definition
- nounA small North American mammal with grayish fur, a black “mask” on its face, and a ringed tail.
Examples
- “A raccoon washed its food in the creek before eating.”
- “We secured the trash can so a raccoon wouldn’t tip it over at night.”
- “The raccoon climbed down the tree and disappeared into the bushes.”
Synonyms
ringtailmasked banditprocyonidtrash panda
Translations
ES mapachePT guaxinimFR raton laveur
Common misspellings
racoonraccoonhrakoonraccounraccoanracooneraccoonraccoön
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