Meaning & use
raccoon
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A medium-sized nocturnal mammal native to North America, with grayish fur, a black facial mask, and a ringed tail.
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A raccoon knocked over the trash cans looking for food again last night.
The raccoon washed its food in the stream before eating it.
A note on using this word
Raccoons are known for their dexterous front paws and habit of "washing" food, a behavior linked to how they feel and inspect objects rather than true cleaning.
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