raccoon

/ˈræksoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a nocturnal mammal of North America with a distinctive black and white face and bushy tail, having a omnivorous diet and a habit of washing food before eating it.

“The raccoon rummaged through the trash cans in search of food.”

Synonyms

  • mask-faced bandit
  • wascula

Antonyms

  • domesticated animal
  • pet