: any of a breed of agile speedy coonhounds of U.S. origin having a usually solid dark red coat
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My grandmother and her sister, redbone country girls, lived in Harlem in the Twenties, and Aunt Daisy married a mysterious Dominican who drowned.
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Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
Daisy had suffered mistreatment and extensive injuries over the years, and Jenn became a familiar sight at events around Mobile with the regal purebred redbone hound riding in style in her converted bike stroller in her golden years.
—Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 3 Nov. 2020
That’s also the age of her redbone coonhound, Racer.
—Susan Hoffman, latimes.com, 2 July 2019
Dan, 3-1/2, is a 60-pound neutered male redbone coonhound mix who loves people.
—idahostatesman, 15 May 2017
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Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
But the veterinarian suggested that Ms. Booth drive Lily, a redbone coonhound, to the office and take the virtual appointment in the parking lot.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
Daisy had suffered mistreatment and extensive injuries over the years, and Jenn became a familiar sight at events around Mobile with the regal purebred redbone hound riding in style in her converted bike stroller in her golden years.
—Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 3 Nov. 2020
That’s also the age of her redbone coonhound, Racer.
—Susan Hoffman, latimes.com, 2 July 2019
Dan, 3-1/2, is a 60-pound neutered male redbone coonhound mix who loves people.
—idahostatesman, 15 May 2017
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“Redbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redbone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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