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Korean
Etymology
Borrowed from English raccoon.
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | rakun |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | lakun |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | rak'un |
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| Yale Romanization? | la.khwun |
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Noun
라쿤 • (rakun)
- raccoon
- Synonym: 너구리 (neoguri, “raccoon, raccoon dog”) (proscribed)
Usage notes
Colloquially, many speakers may prefer 너구리 (neoguri). See that entry for more information.