stoney

American

[stoh-nee] / ˈstoʊ ni /

adjective

stonier, stoniest

a variant of stony.

Stoney British

/ ˈstəʊnɪ /

noun

a member of a Native Canadian people of Alberta

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Etymology

Origin of Stoney

from Siouan

Example Sentences

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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

Abbott, who represents the Stoney Stanton and Croft division, said he was "not being prejudiced" or "tarring anyone" and was stating a concern "from his residents".

From BBC

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner, Canada boss and ex-Liverpool player Casey Stoney and former England forward Lianne Sanderson were among those in attendance.

From BBC

Like me, I would have loved a Casey Stoney shirt and I'm glad that's now possible.

From BBC

When I was in the academy, I was a mascot for Casey Stoney because she was the captain at one point.

From BBC

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