Procyon

/ˈproʊsiən/
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Definitions of Procyon
  1. noun
    the brightest star in Canis Minor
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    example of:
    binary, binary star, double star
    a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
  2. noun
    the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons
    synonyms: genus Procyon
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    type of:
    mammal genus
    a genus of mammals
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