👉 A term that is often used to describe a person or thing that appears to be dead, but is actually alive and can move around freely. This term comes from the Latin word "bony," which means having sharp edges or points. In this sense, it refers to something that seems to be in a state of rest or slumber, yet is still moving about with its limbs. It often implies a sense of lifelessness or lack of vigor, as if it were not actually alive but was
