coonhound

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See also: coon hound

English

a redbone coonhound

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Etymology

From coon +‎ hound.

Noun

coonhound (plural coonhounds)

  1. (countable) Any of several American breeds of dog originally used in hunting raccoons.

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  • (kind of dog): dog

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