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Definition of coonskin

coonskin

/ˈkuːn.skɪn/
coon · skin
Plural:coonskins
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coonskin Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Made from the fur or pelt of a raccoon.

Example

"The historical reenactor wore a traditional coonskin cap with the ringed tail hanging down the back."

• noun

1

North American The dressed fur or pelt of a raccoon.

Example

"Trappers in the eighteenth century frequently traded coonskin and beaver pelts at frontier outposts."

2

North American A hat, coat, or other garment made from the fur of a raccoon.

Example

"Collegiate spectators in the 1920s often wore heavy coonskins to stay warm during autumn football games."

• Nearby Words

coon
coondog
coonhound
coonskin
coop
cooper
cooper creek

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in American English in the late 18th century as a compound of 'coon' (a clipping of 'raccoon', from Powhatan 'arahkunem') and 'skin'.

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