cony
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒni]
Word
Context: "animals"
(noun) a type of small rabbit, often found in Europe and North America. Conies are known for their fluffy fur and are usually found in groups, hopping around in fields.
Example
The cony hopped happily across the meadow, munching on some grass.
Example
I didn't see any conies in the forest, only squirrels and birds.
Example
Have you ever seen a cony in the wild?
Context: "historical"
(noun) a term used in old English literature to refer to rabbits or to the meat of rabbits. In stories from long ago, people often hunted conies for food.
Example
In the medieval feast, the main dish was roasted cony served with vegetables.
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They didn’t serve cony at the modern restaurant; it was strictly vegetarian.
Example
What did they eat in the past that included cony?
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