coonskin (Meaning)

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coonskin (n)

a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back

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a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back

sealskin, rawhide, horsehide, beaver, goatskin, rabbit, ermine, sharkskin, pigskin,bearskin

No antonyms found.

As a symbol of frontier life, the coonskin cap was often worn by early American pioneers.

The coonskin hat became an iconic accessory during the Davy Crockett craze of the 1950s.

Hunters often prized the coonskin for its warmth and durability in colder climates.

The texture of a coonskin pelt varies depending on the raccoon's age and diet.