redbone

or red bone

[red-bohn]

noun

an American hound having a red coat, used in hunting raccoons, bears, cougars, and wildcats.

Origin of redbone

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; red¹ + bone

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Contemporary Examples of redbone

When he makes his entrance in the film, he is dancing to the Redbone classic “Come and Get Your Love.”
Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt Is the Everydude Superhero
Kevin Fallon
August 1, 2014