Definition of Common racoon

1. Noun. North American raccoon.

Exact synonyms: Common Raccoon, Coon, Procyon Lotor, Ringtail
Generic synonyms: Raccoon, Racoon

Lexicographical Neighbors of Common Racoon

common pitcher plant
common plantain
common plantar digital artery
common plantar digital nerves
common plum
common polypody
common pond-skater
common privet
common purpose
common purposes
common purse
common purslane
common quail
common quails
common raccoon
common racoon (current term)
common ragweed
common rat
common rats
common raven
common redstart
common reed
common ringlet
common ringlets
common room
common rooms
common rorqual
common rose mallow
common roundworm
common rush

Literary usage of Common racoon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Illustrated Natural History by John George Wood (1865)
"... or CRAB-RATING RACOON, is a native of a warmer portion of Amenu than the common Racoon, and has derived its name of Crab-eater from its habit d feeding ..."

2. An Historical and Descriptive Account of British America: Comprehending by Hugh Murray (1839)
"The common racoon occurs as far north as Red River, in lat. 50°. Its fur is used in the manufacture of hats. This well-known animal is often seen in this ..."

3. The History of British Guiana: Comprising a General Description of the by Henry G. Dalton (1855)
"I believe that the common racoon (Procyon lotor} is also an inhabitant of this country, but I have never yet been able to meet with a specimen. ..."

4. Introduction to Mammalia by Charles Hamilton Smith (1858)
"The species most commonly seen, is the Procyon lotor. — The common racoon of North America.—It is a tenant of the woods and plains, abounding in trees. ..."

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