Coney: meaning, definitions and examples

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coney

 

[ หˆkoสŠni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

A coney is a small, burrowing rabbit or hare, specifically the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). This term is often used in historical or literary contexts. Conies are typically found in diverse habitats, including forests and grasslands. They are social animals that live in groups called colonies and are known for their quick movements and ability to dig extensive burrow systems.

Synonyms

bunny, hare, rabbit

Examples of usage

  • The coney quickly darted into its burrow.
  • In ancient texts, a coney was often mentioned as a delicacy.
  • Rabbits, or coneys, are popular pets in many households.

Translations

Translations of the word "coney" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coelho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelinci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะพะปะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚ตใ‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lapin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conejo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zajac

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…”ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zajec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kanรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dovลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conejo

Etymology

The word 'coney' originates from the Latin word 'cuniculus', which means rabbit or hare. This Latin term was adapted into Old French as 'conil', and eventually made its way into Middle English as 'coney', referring specifically to rabbits. The word has also been linked to various historical documents and tales, where it was sometimes used to describe different species of rabbits and hares. Over time, the word's usage has diminished in favor of more common terms like 'rabbit'. The coney, especially in terms of culinary references, was popular in medieval England and appeared in various recipes of the time. Its etymology reflects a broader history of animal domestication and human interaction with wild species.