Maine Coon
Maine Coon noun: a large, fluffy semi-longhair domestic cat of a breed that originated in Maine.
Noun (1)
Maine Coon (plural Maine Coons)
- A large, fluffy semi-longhair domestic cat of a breed that originated in Maine.
- Synonyms:
- American longhair
Noun (2) capitalized: Maine coon
Maine coon (plural Maine coons)
- Alternative form of Maine Coon
Maine Coon meaning in Thai
Maine Coon in Thai
- domestic cat
- เมนคูน
Synonyms of Maine Coon
Forms of Maine Coon
| plural | Maine Coons |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Coonie |
| alternative form | Maine |
| alternative form | MC |
| plural | Maine coons |
Origin of Maine Coon
The attribute “Maine” is after the region where the breed originally became popular. For the second part, there are several theories. The dominant one is that it refers to a resemblance of the breed to the raccoon, leading some to propose the theoretical impossibility of the cat being a crossbreed with the raccoon. Another theory is that the name derives from a legendary Captain Tom Coon, who is said to have brought over such exotic cats.
Questions about Maine Coon
- What does Maine Coon mean?
- Maine Coon means a large, fluffy semi-longhair domestic cat of a breed that originated in Maine.
- What is Maine Coon in Thai?
- Maine Coon in Thai is เมนคูน. See Maine Coon meaning in Thai.
- What part of speech is Maine Coon?
- Maine Coon is a noun.
- What is the plural of Maine Coon?
- The plural of Maine Coon is Maine Coons.
Words near Maine Coon in the dictionary
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