Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coondog
noun
/ˈkuːnˌdɔɡ/
Definition
A dog trained to hunt raccoons.
Examples
- The coondog barked loudly as it picked up the scent of a raccoon.
- Every autumn, hunters would take their coondogs out in search of a good catch.
- His prized coondog had won several hunting competitions.
Meaning
Typically used in the southern United States, coondogs are valued for their ability to track and tree raccoons during hunting expeditions.
Synonyms
- coonhound
- hunting dog
- tracking dog
