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coonskin

noun

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as in bearskin

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Recent Examples of coonskin With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite. — Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap. — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024 With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood classic. — Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023 On a table outside the auction, there’s a black-and-white picture of Smith tucked up under the shoulder of John Wayne, who’s wearing a coonskin cap. — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 28 July 2021 Davy Crockett is famous for rocking a coonskin cap up to his dying day, which many historians believe was March 6, 1836 while defending the Alamo. — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 25 Aug. 2020 The neuroscience major will officially don the mountaineer’s coonskin cap, buckskins and rifle at the Gold-Blue Spring Game on Saturday, April 18. — USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2020

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Noun

The Changing of the Guard ceremony features soldiers wearing heavy ceremonial uniforms and bearskin hats.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The queen also accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat that was akin to the bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Definition of bearskin

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The land, however, in the time of the child with the sealskin shoes, is very different from Tomás’s day.

— Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Wool was sent to Britain in commercial quantities from 1821, although until 1834 the products of the fisheries, whale oil, and sealskins formed the principal exports.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of sealskin

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Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of deerskin

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The species—which looks like a strange mix of a dog, zebra, and a kangaroo—was hunted to extinction, largely because European settlers blamed them for attacks on sheep, poultry, and other livestock.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and scenic travelers, the archipelago boasts seemingly endless roads and more sheep than human residents.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of sheep

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The Canadian Football League has been providing die-hard pigskin enthusiasts with an early fix for their football yearnings each summer for decades.

— Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
After pigskin season ended, these people reasoned, activity might dwindle for a little while.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 May 2026

Definition of pigskin

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But the population of mule deer has been steadily decreasing since the 1970s, leading some scientists to theorize that the newly resurgent wolves are relying on other prey, including beavers, rabbits and livestock, the 2021 report states.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
To be sure, the rabbits roaming the garden won’t be adding the rattlesnake master to their diet any time soon.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of rabbit

Noun

The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026

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