cony

/'kouni/ Cách viết khác : (coney) /'kouni/
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cony

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

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A rabbit, especially the European rabbit: The word "cony" refers to a rabbit, particularly the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). This is its most common historical meaning.
    • A pika (a small mammal related to rabbits): "Cony" can also refer to certain small, short-eared mammals of the genus Ochotona, found in rocky areas.
    • A hyrax (a small ungulate mammal): In historical and biblical contexts, "cony" sometimes refers to the hyrax, a small hoofed mammal of Africa and the Middle East.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The hunter sought the cony for its fur. (The hunter sought the rabbit for its fur.)
    • The cony, or pika, stores hay for the winter. (The cony, or pika, stores hay for the winter.)
    • In the Bible, the cony is described as a creature that lives among the rocks. (In the Bible, the cony is described as a creature that lives among the rocks.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Coney" as a variant spelling: The word is also commonly spelled "coney." Both spellings are correct and have the same meanings.
    • Coney Island in New York was named after the rabbits once found there.
  • Archaic/Historical Use: The term is now considered somewhat archaic for "rabbit," with "rabbit" or "bunny" being more common in modern English. It is often found in older literature, historical texts, and the Bible.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coney (n): An alternative spelling of "cony."
  • Cony-catcher (n, archaic): A swindler or cheat (from historical slang, likening the cheat to a rabbit-catcher).
  • Cony-wool (n, archaic): Rabbit fur.
Synonyms
  • Rabbit: The most common modern synonym for the primary meaning.
  • Bunny: An informal term for a rabbit.
  • Pika: The specific synonym for the small mountain-dwelling mammal.
  • Hyrax: The specific synonym for the small ungulate mammal.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • (As) scared as a cony: An old simile meaning very frightened, playing on the timid nature of rabbits.
    • He was as scared as a cony when he heard the noise.
cony

A cony 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

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