noun
a small to medium-sized mammal with a distinctive masked face, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, native to North and Central America and known for its scavenging habits
The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North America.
I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.
That raccoon is a sneaky little bandit!
Her eyes were like a raccoon's, dark and mysterious.