Raccoon
/ræˈkun/
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Definition
(noun) An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to the Americas, of the genus Procyon, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail.
Sentence Examples
Do you see the raccoon?
There's a raccoon in my bedroom!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ knocked over the bin in the night and scattered rubbish across the driveway.