coney

[ koh-nee, kuhn-ee ]

noun

, plural co·neys.

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

coney

/ ˈkəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of cony

Word History and Origins

Origin of coney¹

Spelling variant of cony

Example Sentences

"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

For several centuries, in fact, the word “rabbit” referred only to baby bunnies; the adult was called a “coney,” which might have rhymed with “honey.”

From Seattle Times

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

From Literature

‘What a hobbit needs with coney,’ he said to himself, ‘is some herbs and roots, especially taters — not to mention bread. Herbs we can manage, seemingly.’

From Literature

We would all be trapped as surely as coneys in a snare.

From Literature

Related Words

• bunny
• cony
• hare
• lagomorph
• lapin