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  • a variation of cony.
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coney

[koh-nee, kuhn-ee] / ˈkoʊ ni, ˈkʌn i /
NOUN
hare
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"It's not that different than Detroit-style coney sauce or things you see in Western New York. I grew up eating pastitsio and only recently realized how similar it is to Cincinnati chili, spice-wise."

From Salon Jan. 10, 2023

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley’s package includes food from ribs restaurant Montgomery Inn, chili and coney dogs from Gold Star Chili, and sundaes from Graeter’s Ice Cream.

From Washington Times Jan. 8, 2016

Wart went like a snake, like t coney, like a silent owL He was «m»n and the creature had no chance against him at this game.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

The coney was like hooey And squealed our requitals.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Lonely women dance in the mirror, she texted Robbie. the mirror = the ocean -> coney isl. we on the way. c u there?

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

He’s developed a taste for coneys, Detroit’s ubiquitous hot dogs topped with beanless chili, onions and mustard.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2016

‘Not right for a hobbit. If I can get these coneys cooked, I’m going to wake him up.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

We would all be trapped as surely as coneys in a snare.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

‘Don’t see why it should, if you don’t put wet stuff on it and make a smother. But if it does, it does. I’m going to risk it, anyhow. I’m going to stew these coneys.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

‘A present from Sméagol,’ said Sam: ‘a brace o’ young coneys; though I fancy Gollum’s regretting them now.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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