raton laveur

French

un raton laveur

Etymology

raton (“young rat”) +‎ laveur (“washer”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁa.tɔ̃ la.vœʁ/

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Noun

raton laveur m (plural ratons laveurs)

1. raccoon

   Synonyms: (Quebec) chat sauvage; (Louisiana) chaoui; (Missouri) chat-chouage