coney

[koh-nee, kuhn-ee]

noun

plural

coneys 

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

2. cony.

coney

/ ˈkəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of cony

Word History and Origins

Origin of coney¹

Spelling variant of cony

Example Sentences

"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

‘Come on! Still time to change your mind. There’s some left, if you want to try stewed coney.’

From Literature

We would all be trapped as surely as coneys in a snare.

From Literature

Related Words

• bunny 
• cony 
• hare 
• lagomorph 
• lapin