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coonhound

American  
[koon-haund] / ˈkunˌhaʊnd /

noun

  1. coon dog.

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


coonhound British  
/ ˈkuːnˌhaʊnd /

noun

  1. another name for raccoon dog

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of coonhound

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


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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 ● Apr. 7, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

"Lou is a black and tan coonhound, and all of them should have ears that extend at least to the tip of their nose," Paige, a veterinary technician, explained.

From Fox News ● Sep. 27, 2021

Melinda Birse set out for a refreshing walk with her son’s dog, Jah, the malamute as well as a coonhound, and Vose did the same with his two Pomeranians.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2017

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

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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