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coon

noun \ˈkün\

Definition of COON

1
:  raccoon
2
usually offensive :  black 4
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First Known Use of COON

1742

Rhymes with COON

boon, Boone, croon, dune, goon, June, loon, lune, moon, noon, prune, rune, soon, spoon, swoon, toon, tune
COON Defined for Kids

coon

noun \ˈkün\

Definition of COON for Kids

:  raccoon

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14 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. coon
  2. coon bear
  3. coon bug
  4. coon cat
  5. coon cheese
  6. coon dog
  7. coon grape
  8. coon oyster
  9. coon shouter
  10. coon song
  11. coon-striped shrimp
  12. Coon Rapids
  13. coon's age
  14. Maine coon
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