: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, Cornishmen, or Cornish
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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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
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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
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“Cornish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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