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Coonhound Definition & Meaning

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

"Coonhound" in song lyrics

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  • "black and tan coonhound"
    AOL — AOL
  • "red coonhound"
    AOL — AOL
  • "blue tick coonhound"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does coonhound mean?
any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons
What part of speech is coonhound?
Coonhound is a noun.

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