coonskin

coon·skin

(ko͞on′skĭn′)

1. The pelt of a raccoon.

2. An article, such as a hat, made of the pelts of raccoons.

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coonskin

(ˈkuːnˌskɪn)

1. (Textiles) the pelt of a raccoon

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back

3. (Clothing & Fashion) US an overcoat made of raccoon

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coon•skin

(ˈkunˌskɪn)

n.

1. the pelt of a raccoon.

2. an article of clothing made of coonskin, esp. a hat with a tail.

[1615–25, Amer.]

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