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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Noun
The Friends of the Encinitas Library hosts the Besos Jazz Trio from 2 to 3 p.m. July 6 at 540 Cornish Drive. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 In 1893, an endearing Cornish fisherman’s wife captures the attention of the medical profession as the first person to ever cure someone of Tuberculosis. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 In a new post shared June 24, Jessie (born Jessica Cornish) reflected on the highs and lows of the last 48 hours following her operation. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 24 June 2025 Also on the menu is Cornish pasties, a hand held pastry filled with steak and potatoes. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 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

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

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“Cornish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

Cornish

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