Coney Definition

kōnē, kŭnē
coneys, conies
noun
coneys
A kind of rabbit or a pika: early term no longer in scientific use.
Webster's New World
A rabbit, especially the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).
American Heritage
The fur of a rabbit.
American Heritage
A small animal mentioned in the Bible, probably the hyrax.
Webster's New World
Any of several marine fishes; esp., a grouper (Epinephelus fulvus) of the tropical W Atlantic.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Coney

Noun

Singular:
coney
Plural:
coneys, conies

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

Coney Sentence Examples

  • Coney Island is also the name of a 600,000 person community which is located on the western area of the peninsula.

  • On Coney's death he assumed command.

  • Coney Island is now nothing more than an ironic name, as it is no longer an island at all.

  • Coney Island history dates back to the resort that was founded there after the Civil War.

  • In 1980, Coney Island USA was established as a non-profit organization.

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