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coney

American  
[koh-nee, kuhn-ee] / ˈkoʊ ni, ˈkʌn i /

noun

plural

coneys

  1. a serranid fish, Epinephelus fulvus, of tropical American waters.

  2. cony.

coney British  
/ ˈkəʊnɪ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of cony

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Etymology

Origin of coney

Spelling variant of cony

Example Sentences

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"It's not that different than Detroit-style coney sauce or things you see in Western New York. I grew up eating pastitsio and only recently realized how similar it is to Cincinnati chili, spice-wise."

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2023

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley’s package includes food from ribs restaurant Montgomery Inn, chili and coney dogs from Gold Star Chili, and sundaes from Graeter’s Ice Cream.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2016

‘Come on! Still time to change your mind. There’s some left, if you want to try stewed coney.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

The coney was like hooey And squealed our requitals.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Lonely women dance in the mirror, she texted Robbie. the mirror = the ocean -> coney isl. we on the way. c u there?

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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