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Maine coon

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Maine coon
n.
A large long-haired cat of a breed native to North America, having a bushy tapered tail and often a full ruff.
[From its similarity to a raccoon.]
Maine Coon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a breed of large powerfully-built long-haired indigenous American cat
[so-called because it was first recognized as a specific breed in Maine, USA. and because it somewhat resembles a raccoon in appearance]


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