Cornish

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adjective

Cor·​nish ˈkȯr-nish How to pronounce Cornish (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, Cornishmen, or Cornish

Cornish

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noun

1
: the Celtic language of Cornwall
2
: any of an English breed of domestic chickens much used in crossbreeding for meat production compare rock cornish hen

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Cornish lived, and Williams went on to acclaim. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Owner Michael Shelton has said the restaurant will serve steaks, brisket options and game (including wild boar, bison short ribs, venison duck and Cornish game hen). — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2026 Overlooking scenic gardens, inventive dishes like Cornish Crab with leafy clementine, marigold, and timut pepper are perfectly executed by Chef Daniel Clifford. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Cornish

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English Cornysshe, from Cornwaile Cornwall, England

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Cornish was in the 14th century

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Cornish

noun
Cor·​nish
ˈkȯr-nish
: any of an English breed of sturdy compact chickens
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