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coondog

coondog

1 9.7
A dog trained to hunt raccoons
  • noun
  • /ˈkuːnˌdɔɡ/
  • US
translation icon : perro de caza
  • We saw two coondogs at the park yesterday.

Examples

  • During the hunting season, a well-trained coondog can make all the difference in finding game.

  • My uncle has a coondog that he uses to track raccoons in the woods.

  • He raised and trained coondogs for competitions across the state.

  • The coondog chased the raccoon up a tree during the night hunt.

  • Their family owns a prize-winning coondog known for its keen tracking ability.

  • My neighbor has a coondog that loves to hunt.

  • The coondog barked excitedly as it caught the scent of a raccoon nearby.

Synonyms

coonhound
vscoondog
  • US
1 8.9

A hunting dog bred to track raccoons by smell

applies to any dog trained or bred for raccoon hunting, not only breeds
black-and-tan coonhound
vscoondog
  • US
7.5

A large strong American hunting dog with black fur and tan marks that hunts raccoons

refers more generally to any dog trained or bred for raccoon hunting

Surface Forms

coondog singular
coondogs plural

Morphology

coondog = coon + dog (transparent) = coon + dog

Compound of 'coon' (short for raccoon) + 'dog', directly meaning a dog used to hunt raccoons.

Etymology

The word coondog comes from coon, short for 'raccoon', and dog, so it means a dog trained to hunt raccoons. A helpful way to remember it is to picture that dog chasing a raccoon up a tree at night.