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coonskin
[ koon-skin ]
/ ˈkunˌskɪn /
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noun
the pelt of a raccoon.
an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.
adjective
made of coonskin: a coonskin cap.
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British Dictionary definitions for coonskin
coonskin
/ (ˈkuːnˌskɪn) /
noun
the pelt of a raccoon
a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back
US an overcoat made of raccoon
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