coney
Americannoun
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
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
‘Not right for a hobbit. If I can get these coneys cooked, I’m going to wake him up.’
From Literature
We would all be trapped as surely as coneys in a snare.
From Literature
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