coonskin

American  

[koon-skin] / ˈkunˌskɪn /

noun

1. the pelt of a raccoon.

2. an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.

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adjective

1. made of coonskin.

   a coonskin cap.

coonskin British  

/ ˈkuːnˌskɪn /

noun

1. the pelt of a raccoon

2. a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back

3. an overcoat made of raccoon

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Etymology

Origin of coonskin

An Americanism dating back to 1615–25; coon + skin