Maine Coon

British  

noun

1. a breed of large powerfully-built long-haired indigenous American cat

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Etymology

Origin of Maine Coon

C20: so-called because it was first recognized as a specific breed in _Maine , USA, and because it somewhat resembles a raccoon in appearance

Example Sentences

Flay’s late cat Nacho is a Maine Coon and the inspiration behind his cat food brand “Made by Nacho.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Instead, our Maine Coon kitten arrived and instantly became Clyde's partner in crime.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

I had a gorgeous lioness of a cat, a Maine Coon with a massive mane, called Honey after the Beatles song Wild Honey Pie.

From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2018

One Maine Coon cat in the study liked to use his left paw to close doors on his owners, Wells says.

From National Geographic • Jan. 29, 2018

Ludo, a Maine Coon, was no bigger than other kittens in his litter when he was taken home by his owner Kelsey Gill in 2014.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2016