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Definition of coonhound

coonhound

/ˈkuːn.haʊnd/
coon · hound
Plural:coonhounds
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coonhound Lexical Profile

coonhound Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several North American breeds of medium-to-large scent-hunting dogs (family Canidae) developed from foxhounds and bloodhounds to track and tree raccoons and other tree-climbing game, characterized by long pendulous ears and a resonant baying voice.

Example

"The coonhound followed the fresh trail through the dense woods until it located the quarry high in an oak tree."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 19th-century American English as a compound of "coon" (a clipped form of "raccoon", from Powhatan "arahkun") and "hound" (from Old English "hund", meaning dog).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coonhound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coonhound
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