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Cor·nish | \ ˈkȯr-nish 
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\Definition of Cornish
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, Cornishmen, or Cornish
Cornish
nounDefinition of Cornish (Entry 2 of 2)
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
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Cornish
: of or relating to Cornwall or the people of Cornwall
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The first known use of Cornish was in the 14th century
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