noun
- Plural of cony; small mammals of the rabbit family, especially the European rabbit.
- The fur or pelt of a cony, used historically in clothing and trade.
Usage: Also spelled 'coneys'; Common in historical and literary contexts
Usage: Archaic/historical usage
Examples
- The warren was home to dozens of conies.
- Medieval traders dealt in conies and other furs.
- The hunter set traps to catch conies for food.
- Conies are smaller and more agile than hares.
- The coat was lined with soft cony fur.