Racoon: meaning, definitions and examples
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racoon
[ rษหkuหn ]
animal species
A raccoon is a medium-sized mammal native to North America, known for its distinctive black mask of fur around its eyes and its gray or blackish fur. They are highly adaptable creatures, found in diverse habitats including urban areas. Raccoons are nocturnal and are known for their dexterous front paws, which they often use to open containers and manipulate objects. These animals are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods, including fruits, nuts, and small animals.
Synonyms
masked bandit, procyonid
Examples of usage
- I spotted a raccoon rummaging through the trash.
- Raccoons are known for their cleverness.
- The raccoon washed its food in the stream.
- In urban areas, raccoons are common visitors to backyards.
Translations
Translations of the word "racoon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น guaxinim
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Waschbรคr
๐ฎ๐ฉ rakun
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะพั
๐ต๐ฑ szop pracz
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใฉใคใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท raccoon
๐ช๐ธ mapache
๐น๐ท rakun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ตฌ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ mรฝval
๐ธ๐ฐ mรฝval
๐จ๐ณ ๆตฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ rakun
๐ฎ๐ธ rakkรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบะบัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rakun
๐ฒ๐ฝ mapache
Etymology
The word 'raccoon' comes from the Algonquin word 'arakun', which means 'he scratches with his hands'. This term reflects the raccoon's nimble front paws, which are used for foraging and manipulating objects. The raccoon was introduced to European settlers by Native Americans, who recognized the animal's intelligence and adaptability. Over time, the raccoon became a symbol of cunning and mischief in various cultures. The scientific name for the raccoon, 'Procyon lotor', comes from Latin, where 'Procyon' means 'before the dog' and 'lotor' means 'washer', referring to the animal's habit of dipping its food in water before eating. This unique behavior, along with their masked appearance, contributes to their popularity and fascination in both folklore and modern urban Wildlife.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,054, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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