Definition

Noun: * A breed of dog: The black-and-tan coonhound is an American breed of large, powerful scent hound. It is specifically developed and used for tracking and treeing raccoons and other game animals.

Usage

• The term black-and-tan coonhound is used as a singular noun to refer to an individual dog of this breed or to the breed as a whole.
• It is a compound noun that functions as a single, specific name for the breed.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hunter relied on his experienced black-and-tan coonhound to track the raccoon through the dense woods.
  • Black-and-tan coonhounds are known for their distinctive deep bark and excellent cold-nose trailing ability.
  • She decided to adopt a black-and-tan coonhound from the rescue organization.

Advanced Usage

• The breed name is often hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before another noun.
  • He attended a black-and-tan coonhound specialty show.

Variants and Related Words

• Coonhound (noun): A general term for any breed of dog developed primarily for hunting raccoons. The black-and-tan is one specific type of coonhound.
• Hound (noun): A type of dog used for hunting, typically by sight or scent. This is the broader category.

Synonyms

• Scent hound: A dog that hunts primarily by scent rather than sight. This describes the black-and-tan coonhound's method of hunting.
• Game dog: A dog bred and used for hunting wild animals.

Notes on Meaning

• The name black-and-tan directly describes the breed's characteristic coat color pattern: primarily black with defined tan markings on the muzzle, chest, and legs.
• The term coonhound is a compound of "raccoon" and "hound," specifying the dog's primary quarry.

Noun

1. American breed of large powerful hound dogs used for hunting raccoons and other game