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redbone

American  
[red-bohn] / ˈrɛdˌboʊn /
Or red bone

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of redbone

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; red 1 + bone

Example Sentences

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But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

On their second date, at the Barker Field dog park in Richmond, Mr. Ledesma’s redbone coonhound, Sami, met Sullivan.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

This will mark the first time at Madison Square Garden for Icelandic sheepdogs, redbone coonhounds, Leonbergers, Boykin spaniels, cane corsos and bluetick coonhounds.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2011

Six new breeds are making their debuts — Icelandic sheepdogs, redbone coonhounds, Leonbergers, Boykin spaniels, cane corsos and bluetick coonhounds.

From Newsweek • Feb. 14, 2011

But it was louder and clearer than any purebred redbone.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong

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