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coney

American  
[koh-nee, kuhn-ee] / ˈkoʊ ni, ˈkʌn i /

noun

plural

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

  2. cony.


coney British  
/ ˈkəʊnɪ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of cony

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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 • Jan. 10, 2023

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley’s package includes food from ribs restaurant Montgomery Inn, chili and coney dogs from Gold Star Chili, and sundaes from Graeter’s Ice Cream.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2016

We shall have it like a coney in a trap.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

Wart went like a snake, like t coney, like a silent owL He was «m»n and the creature had no chance against him at this game.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White