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 • 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
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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
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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
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