coney

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coney

A coney peeks out from its rocky burrow on a sunny hillside.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, burrowing mammal with short ears, belonging to the rabbit family (Leporidae). Some are domesticated. 2. A small, short-eared burrowing mammal found in rocky uplands of Asia and western North America (also known as a pika). 3. A small, hoofed mammal of Africa and Asia with rodent-like teeth. 4. A type of fish, usually dusky-colored with black spots and reddish fins.

Usage and Examples
  • The coney darted into its burrow to escape the hawk.
  • Hikers in the Rocky Mountains might spot a coney, or pika, gathering plants.
  • The hyrax, sometimes called a coney, is a relative of the elephant despite its small size.
  • The coney is a popular fish for spearfishing in tropical waters.
Advanced Usage
  • Biblical/Archaic Usage: In older English texts, particularly the King James Bible, "coney" often refers to the hyrax (e.g., Proverbs 30:26, Leviticus 11:5). It is used as an example of a small but wise creature or as an unclean animal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coney Island: A famous neighborhood and amusement area in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The name is derived from the original Dutch name "Conyne Eylandt" (Rabbit Island).
  • Cony (noun): An alternative spelling for 'coney'.
  • Pika (noun): The more common modern name for the small mountain mammal described in definition 2.
Synonyms
  1. For the rabbit-like animal (Definition 1): rabbit, bunny (informal).
  2. For the mountain mammal (Definition 2): pika, rock rabbit.
  3. For the hoofed mammal (Definition 3): hyrax, dassie.
  4. For the fish (Definition 4): (scientific name), butterfish.
Notes on Meaning

This word has several distinct zoological meanings. The context is essential to determine whether it refers to a rabbit-like animal, a pika, a hyrax, or a fish. In modern common usage, it is a less frequent term, often replaced by "rabbit" or "pika." Its most recognizable contemporary use is in the proper noun "Coney Island."

coney

A coney peeks out from its rocky burrow on a sunny hillside.

Noun
  1. any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
  2. small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
  3. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
  4. black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins

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