raccoon

rac-coon · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A grayish-brown North American mammal with a black face mask and ringed tail, known for its dexterous front paws and intelligence.

Forms

plural: raccoons

Related words

See also: mammal, wildlife
Synonyms: coon

Etymology

From Virginia Algonquian arahkun, literally meaning "one who scratches with the hands."