coonskin
Americannoun
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the pelt of a raccoon.
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an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.
adjective
noun
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the pelt of a raccoon
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a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back
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an overcoat made of raccoon
Etymology
Origin of coonskin
Example Sentences
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What appears to be Daniel Boone’s mythical coonskin cap 56.
From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2016
In one sketch Lester comes out with a plaid shirt, a coonskin cap, and a meat cleaver.
From Slate • May 10, 2015
Daniel Boone preferred beaver pelt to coonskin caps, says Crane, who seems truly offended that Abbie recalls this pioneer mainly for the raccoon he wore on his head.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2014
The WVU mascot wears buckskin and a coonskin cap and fires the musket - loaded with black powder but minus ammunition - at home athletic events and other sponsored activities.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2012
You were only two years old, and you had on that little coonskin hat with the fur around it and a little plaid jacket to match, and I said, “This is my son.”
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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