redbone

American  

[red-bohn] / ˈrɛdˌboʊn /

Or red bone

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of redbone

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 • Apr. 7, 2023

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

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

This will mark the first time at Madison Square Garden for Icelandic sheepdogs, redbone coonhounds, Leonbergers, Boykin spaniels, cane corsos and bluetick coonhounds.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2011

Six new breeds are making their debuts — Icelandic sheepdogs, redbone coonhounds, Leonbergers, Boykin spaniels, cane corsos and bluetick coonhounds.

From Newsweek • Feb. 14, 2011

Up out of that snarling, growling, slashing mass reared an old redbone hound.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls