What is another word for procyoninae?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒsɪˌɒnɪnˌiː] (IPA)

Procyoninae is a subfamily of the canid family that includes raccoons and their close relatives. The term Procyoninae is specific to the scientific classification of these animals and may not be familiar to the general public. For those looking for alternative words to describe these animals, there are several synonyms. Some common names for raccoons include coon, ringtail, and trash panda. Other related animals in the Procyoninae subfamily include the kinkajou, olingo, and procyonid. Depending on the context, it may be helpful to use more universally recognized terms when referring to these animals rather than the scientific classification of Procyoninae.

What are the hypernyms for Procyoninae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Carnivora (the order), Procyonidae (the family).

Related words: procyon, procyonidae, procyoninae, procyon sapiens, white-nosed coati, raccoon dog

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