Cornish game hen
noun
variants
or less commonly Cornish hen
: a young chicken of the Cornish breed typically weighing under two pounds and suitable for roasting
also
: rock cornish hen
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“Cornish game hen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish%20game%20hen. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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