Racoon is a noun referring to a small, nocturnal mammal of North America, typically characterized by a masked face and ringed tail. It is commonly spelled raccoon, though racoon is a common misspelling. In usage, it can denote the animal itself or, in playful contexts, be part of nicknames or colloquial references. The pronunciation given reflects a two-syllable pattern with emphasis on the second syllable.
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