coonskin
Americannoun
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the pelt of a raccoon.
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an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.
adjective
noun
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the pelt of a raccoon
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a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back
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an overcoat made of raccoon
Etymology
Origin of coonskin
Example Sentences
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An otherwise urban-dwelling sophisticate, he cultivated a rustic demeanor for France’s benefit, uncharacteristically donning a coonskin hat and simple clothes to impress cosseted aristocrats and ordinary Parisians alike.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
What appears to be Daniel Boone’s mythical coonskin cap 56.
From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2016
In one sketch Lester comes out with a plaid shirt, a coonskin cap, and a meat cleaver.
From Slate • May 10, 2015
Daniel Boone preferred beaver pelt to coonskin caps, says Crane, who seems truly offended that Abbie recalls this pioneer mainly for the raccoon he wore on his head.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2014
I didn’t have a big coonskin to add to my collection.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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