Coney Definition

kōnē
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

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