coonhound

American  

[koon-hound] / ˈkunˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. coon dog.

2. a hound of any of several breeds developed especially for hunting raccoons.

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coonhound British  

/ ˈkuːnˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. another name for raccoon dog

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Etymology

Origin of coonhound

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; coon + hound ¹

Example Sentences

He had followed the trail to my aunt’s door like a coonhound on the hunt.

From Literature

Other top claims included $46,900 for a vomiting black and tan coonhound, and $43,389 to treat a French bulldog with a corneal ulcer.

From New York Times

But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.

From New York Times

Born Jan. 1, 2008, of a coonhound mother and a chocolate Lab father, she had a dozen siblings.

From Seattle Times

On their second date, at the Barker Field dog park in Richmond, Mr. Ledesma’s redbone coonhound, Sami, met Sullivan.

From New York Times