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cony

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒni]

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Learn how to use cony in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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The cony hopped happily across the meadow, munching on some grass.

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I didn't see any conies in the forest, only squirrels and birds.

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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.

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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.

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What did they eat in the past that included cony?

How to pronounce cony

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒni]

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