noun
- A rabbit, especially the European rabbit.
- The fur of a rabbit, used for clothing or trim.
Usage: Also spelled 'coney'; common in British English
Usage: Also spelled 'coney'
Examples
- The hunter spotted a cony darting across the field.
- Medieval cloaks were often lined with cony fur for warmth.
- A cony warren is a network of underground burrows where rabbits live.
- The children watched the cony hop through the garden.
- Cony was a popular trim for noble garments in the Renaissance.
- The farmer set traps to protect his vegetables from the conies.