Coney definition
A kind of rabbit or a pika: early term no longer in scientific use.
noun
A rabbit, especially the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).
noun
The fur of a rabbit.
noun
A grouper (Cephalopholis fulva) of the tropical Atlantic, having dark brown, yellow, or bicolored skin and black spots at the base of the tail and on the lower lip.
noun
A Coney Island.
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A small animal mentioned in the Bible, probably the hyrax.
noun
Any of several marine fishes; esp., a grouper (Epinephelus fulvus) of the tropical W Atlantic.
noun
(obs.) A gullible person; dupe.
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(chiefly florida keys & west indies) Any of various related fish, especially the graysby.
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Rabbit fur.
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Origin of coney
- Middle English coni from Old French conis pl. of conil from Latin cunīculus possibly akin to cunnus, cunus female pudenda
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition