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 ====Name origin====
-Linoone's name may be a combination of ''line'', referring to its sleek appearance, and ''{{wp|raccoon}}''. It could also be referring to its ability to only run in straight lines.
+Linoone may be a combination of ''line'' (referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits) and ''{{wp|raccoon}}'' or ''{{wp|Japanese raccoon dog|raccoon dog}}''.
-''Massuguma'' may be a combination of まっすぐ ''massugu'', meaning straight, as in a line, and {{tt|洗い熊|アライグマ}} ''araiguma'', meaning {{wp|raccoon}}, or {{tt|穴熊|アナグマ}} ''anaguma'', meaning ''{{wp|badger}}''. Also of note, the ''guma'' suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.
+Massuguma may be a combination of まっすぐ ''massugu'' (straight, as in a line) and アライグマ ''araiguma'' ({{wp|raccoon}}) or 穴熊 ''anaguma'' ({{wp|badger}}). ''Guma'' (熊 ''kuma'') as a suffix is often used for mammals that resemble bears.
 ==In other languages==