raccoon
The origin and history of raccoon.
Etymology
Borrowed from a Powhatan word describing the animal's habit of scratching or rubbing with its hands.
The origin and history of raccoon.
Borrowed from a Powhatan word describing the animal's habit of scratching or rubbing with its hands.
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