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raccoon

/ɹəˈkuːn/ /ɹæˈkun/

Meanings
noun
A nocturnal omnivore native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.

Examples :

"The raccoon scampered across the backyard, leaving behind a trail of overturned trash cans. "
animal nature biology environment

Related Words

Illustration searching

searching verb

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

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marking verb

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/

To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

"to mark a box or bale of merchandise"

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subfamily noun

/ˈsʌbˌfæmɪli/ /ˈsʌbˌfæməli/

A taxonomic category ranking between a family and a genus; formerly called a tribe

"In biology class, we learned that dogs (Canidae family) are further classified into different groups, like the subfamily Caninae, which includes wolves, foxes, and jackals. "

Illustration mixture

mixture noun

/ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

The act of mixing.

"The mixture of flour and water was carefully stirred to make the dough. "

Illustration scampered

scampered verb

/ˈskæmpərd/ /ˈskæmpəd/

To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

"The dog scampered after the squirrel."

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

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leftover noun

/ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/ /ˈlɛftˌovər/

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

"We ate the leftover pizza for lunch the next day. "

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backyard noun

/bækˈjɑːd/

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

"My son enjoys playing baseball in the backyard. "

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nocturnal noun

/nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /nɑkˈtɚnəl/

A person or creature that is active at night.

"The nocturnal is a time when many animals are most active. "

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overturned verb

/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnd/ /ˌoʊvərˈtɝnd/

To turn over, capsize or upset.

"The boat overturned in the rough seas. "

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omnivore noun

/ˈɑmnɪvɔr/ /ˈɑmnɪvoʊr/

An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

"Bears are omnivores: they can eat plants, but they also eat fish."

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procyonid noun

/proʊˈsaɪənɪd/

Any member of the family Procyonidae, a New World family of the order Carnivora, including the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, ringtails and cacomistles.

"Seeing a raccoon scavenging in the trash reminded Sarah that it was just one example of a procyonid found in her neighborhood. "