: 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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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
But weak winds have left the smoke to linger over the northern United States for days, said Dan Cornish, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Michigan.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Breeds such as the Selkirk Rex, Devon Rex, and Cornish Rex are known for their wavy or curly coats, caused by different gene mutations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Elad is an accomplished player, too, having been a finalist for the 2024 Jon Cornish Trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in NCAA football, and was honorable mention for the All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
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Premiere The singular Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin (Enys Men, NYFF60) brings his distinctive and bold storytelling approach to his most expansive work yet.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
But weak winds have left the smoke to linger over the northern United States for days, said Dan Cornish, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Michigan.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Breeds such as the Selkirk Rex, Devon Rex, and Cornish Rex are known for their wavy or curly coats, caused by different gene mutations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Elad is an accomplished player, too, having been a finalist for the 2024 Jon Cornish Trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in NCAA football, and was honorable mention for the All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
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“Cornish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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