noun
- plural of coonhound; hunting dogs bred to track and tree raccoons and other small game
Examples
- The hunters brought their coonhounds to track the raccoons.
- Black and tan coonhounds are known for their excellent scenting ability.
- The coonhounds bayed loudly when they treed their quarry.
- Several breeds of coonhounds are recognized by kennel clubs.
- The coonhounds followed the scent trail through the forest.
- Redbone coonhounds have distinctive red coats.