racoon
nounHow many syllables in racoon?
There are 2 syllables in the word racoon.How to pronounce racoon:
Definition of racoon:
- racoon (noun):
- noun. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America.
- a small nocturnal carnivore (procyon lotor) of north america that is chiefly gray, has a black mask and bushy ringed tail, lives chiefly in trees, and has a varied diet including small animals, fruits, and nuts
Synonyms for racoon:
alligator
badger
bearskin
beaver
buckskin
calfskin
chamois
chinchilla
common raccoon
common racoon
coon
coonskin
crab-eating raccoon
crocodile
deerskin
doeskin
ermine
fisher
fleece
fox
fur
genus procyon
goatskin
hide
karakul
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