Definition
Definition of Cornish - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
geographyUK people from Cornwall, EnglandUK
- The Cornish are proud of their heritage.
2.
languageDated UK extinct Celtic language of CornwallDated UK
- Cornish was spoken in Cornwall until the 18th century.
3.
poultryTECH. UK breed of domestic fowl from EnglandTECH. UK
- The Cornish chicken is popular for meat production.
Adjective
1.
geographyUK related to Cornwall, a county in EnglandUK
- The Cornish coast is beautiful.
2.
languageUK pertaining to the Cornish languageUK
- He studied Cornish literature.
Images of Cornish
breed of domestic fowl from England
Expressions with Cornish
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small chicken served as a single portion
We roasted a Cornish hen for dinner.
Cornwall-style filled pastry, usually with meat and vegetables
He bought a Cornish pasty for lunch at the station.
small young chicken of a tender meat breed served whole
We ordered a Cornish game hen for dinner.
domestic cat breed with short wavy hair
The Cornish Rex is known for its playful nature.
Origin of Cornish
Cornish, Kernow (Cornwall)
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Examples of Cornish in a sentence
Many Cornish work in the fishing industry. Efforts are being made to revive Cornish. Cornish is taught in some schools today. The farmer raised Cornish for their robust size. Cornish are known for their flavorful meat. The Cornish pasty is a local delicacy.
Cornish traditions are celebrated annually. The Cornish alphabet is unique. Cornish grammar can be quite complex.
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- French:Cornouaillais, de Cornouailles, ...
- German:Kornische, kornisch, ...
- Italian:cornici, cornovagliese, ...
- Spanish:cornualleses, de Cornualles, ...
- Portuguese:córnicos, da Cornualha, ...
- Chinese:康沃尔人, 康沃尔的, ...
- Japanese:コーニッシュ, コーンウォールの, ...
- Arabic:كورْني, كُورْنِي, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹרְנִים, קוֹרְנִי, ...
- Russian:Корнуолльцы, корнуоллский, ...
- Ukrainian:корнуольці, корнуольський, ...
- Hindi:कॉर्निश, कॉर्नवाल का, ...
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