redbone

or red bone

[ red-bohn ]

noun

1. an American hound having a red coat, used in hunting raccoons, bears, cougars, and wildcats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of redbone¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; red ¹ + bone

Example Sentences

But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.

From New York Times

On their second date, at the Barker Field dog park in Richmond, Mr. Ledesma’s redbone coonhound, Sami, met Sullivan.

From New York Times

The dogs are of varying ages and mixes of redbone coonhounds and Rottweilers combined with some pit bull, McCambridge said.

From Washington Times

Three female redbone coonhounds, two of which are being treated for heartworm, are still in the agency’s care.

From Washington Times

They can’t define “high yellow,” “caramel,” “redbone” or other terms from African America’s vast vocabulary of color.

From Seattle Times