noun
Meaning 1
A dark-red or tan coonhound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Standard Lemma guide
redbone
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General-American: /ˈɹɛd.boʊn/
noun
Meaning 2
An African American with light skin with red undertones.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Louisiana, US
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noun
Meaning 3
A member of any of several specific North American ethnic groups called Redbones
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
a speedy red or red-and-tan American hound
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hound, hound dog
History
Etymology
From red + bone.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: punainenpesukarhukoira — dog breed