stoney
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Stoney
from Siouan
Example Sentences
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They have found one of the healthiest, most diverse reefs in the region, free from the ravages of the stoney coral disease plaguing the Caribbean.
From BBC
And I worked with all the dudes, Stoney and all those guys, and Diane Lane, who was, I don’t know, 19 years old or something.
From Los Angeles Times
“Stoney was really encouraging,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said.
From Los Angeles Times
World champion Amber Anning had to be content with a shock third-place finish in the women's 400m, edged out by winner Yemi Mary John and Louisa Stoney.
From BBC
At first I thought you were talking about a “stoney melon,” but then I took some more time and figured out what you meant.
From Literature
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