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Cony (Noun)

Any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food.

Nouns denoting animals.

Any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes.

Nouns denoting animals.

The cony is a shy and elusive creature that is rarely seen by humans in the wild.
In the savannas of Africa, conies are often preyed upon by larger predators such as lions and leopards.
Conies are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, and other vegetation in their habitat.
The cony is a type of lagomorph that is closely related to rabbits and hares.
In some parts of the world, conies are hunted for their meat, which is considered a delicacy.

Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America.