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cony

cony

9.9
A small rock-dwelling animal in Africa that looks like a rodent but is related to hoofed animals
  • noun
  • /ˈkōnē/
  • Archaic
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  • Our guide pointed out a cony sunning itself on the rocks during our safari.

Examples

  • The cony is well adapted to rocky habitats throughout Africa and the Middle East.

  • I saw a cony while hiking in the mountains.

  • Naturalists observe that the cony communicates using a sharp, whistling call.

  • The cony is often found in rocky areas.

  • During our trip to Africa, we spotted a cony basking in the sun on a warm rock.

  • The cony is a small mammal that thrives in the rocky environments of the African savannah.

  • In many regions, the cony is known for its distinctive, high-pitched call, which echoes off the cliffs.

Synonyms

das
vscony
  • South African
1 9.9

A small plant-eating mammal that lives on rocks in Africa and Asia

gives a neutral zoological description without the informal label
coney
vscony
  • Archaic
9.9

A small mammal that eats plants and has hoof-like toes found in Africa and Asia

is an older or alternative spelling of that same mammal
hyrax
vscony
  • South African
9.9

A small plant-eating mammal that lives on rocks in Africa and Asia

is the general descriptive term rather than the formal species name
dassie
vscony
  • South African
9.9

A small furry animal from Africa and Asia that looks like a rodent but is related to elephants and manatees

emphasizes relation to hoofed animals without naming relatives

Surface Forms

cony singular
conies plural

Etymology

Cony comes from an old Latin word cuniculus, which meant 'burrow' and was used for rabbits. So a cony originally meant a small, burrowing animal like the rabbit.