coon- root words — words with the coon- root

The root coon- comes from Algonquian (Powhatan) arahkun, meaning raccoon (he scratches with his hands). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including coonhound. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the coon- root

Explore words with coon- — words containing the coon- root and sharing its sense of "raccoon (he scratches with his hands)". Examples include coonhound. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does coon- mean?

The coon- root means raccoon (he scratches with his hands), from Algonquian (Powhatan) arahkun. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.