Coonhound Definition & Meaning

coonhound
noun
  1. any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons

"Coonhound" in song lyrics

See how coonhound is used in real songs:

  • "black and tan coonhound"
    AOL — AOL
  • "red coonhound"
    AOL — AOL
  • "blue tick coonhound"
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Usage tips for "coonhound"

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