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Etymology of the English word raccoon

the English word raccoon
derived from the Algonquian word arahkun
derived from the Algonquian word arahkunem

Date

The earliest known usage of raccoon in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

coon

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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