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Zigzagoon's name appears to be a combination of ''zigzag'', referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits, and ''raccoon''. | Zigzagoon's name appears to be a combination of ''zigzag'', referring to its fur pattern and unusual habits, and ''raccoon'' or "Raccoon dog". | ||
''Jiguzaguma'' may be a combination of ''zigzag'' 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. | ''Jiguzaguma'' may be a combination of ''zigzag'' 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. |
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