Maine coon

noun

: any of a breed of large long-haired domestic cats that have a very full tapered tail

called also coon cat, Maine cat

Illustration of Maine coon

Illustration of maine coon

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Maine coon was in 1892

Dictionary Entries Near Maine coon

Cite this Entry

“Maine coon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maine%20coon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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