Maine coon cat


noun

one of an American breed of large semi-longhaired domestic cats with a shaggy ruff and a long, bushy tail.
Also called Maine coon.

British Dictionary definitions for maine coon

Maine Coon

noun

a breed of large powerfully-built long-haired indigenous American cat

Word Origin for Maine Coon

C20: so-called because it was first recognized as a specific breed in Maine, USA, and because it somewhat resembles a raccoon in appearance