Maine Coon
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See also: maine coon
English
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Etymology
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,[1] leading some to propose the theoretical impossibility of the cat being a crossbreed with the raccoon.[2] Another theory is that the name derives from a legendary Captain Tom Coon, who is said to have brought over such exotic cats.[2]
Noun
Maine Coon (plural Maine Coons)
- A large, fluffy semi-longhair domestic cat of a breed that originated in Maine.
Synonyms
Descendants
Translations
domestic cat
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References
Further reading
Maine Coon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Category:Maine Coon on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons