Obs. rare. [ad. L. cunīcul-us rabbit, underground burrow or passage: in 16th c. F. cunicule.] A hole, cave or passage under ground.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 422. Whose cunicles contain not any flint or other stone.
1658–96. Phillips, Cunicle, (lat.) a Mine or Hole under ground.
