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red·​bone | \ ˈred-ˌbōn How to pronounce redbone (audio) \

Definition of redbone

: any of a breed of agile speedy coonhounds of U.S. origin having a usually solid dark red coat

Examples of redbone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On their second date, at the Barker Field dog park in Richmond, Mr. Ledesma’s redbone coonhound, Sami, met Sullivan. — New York Times, 17 Dec. 2021 That’s also the age of her redbone coonhound, Racer. — Susan Hoffman, latimes.com, 2 July 2019 Dan, 3-1/2, is a 60-pound neutered male redbone coonhound mix who loves people. — idahostatesman, 15 May 2017

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First Known Use of redbone

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redbone was in 1886

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“Redbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redbone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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