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Cornish

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(kôr′nis̸h)

adjective

of Cornwall or its people, language, or culture

noun

the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall until c. 1800, closely related to Breton and Welsh
pl. Cornish
1. any of a Brit. breed of chicken with meat of a particularly good quality
2. any of a breed of miniature chicken crossbred from a Cornish chicken and a Plymouth Rock chicken
  popularly called Cornish hen

See Cornish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to Cornwall, its people, or the Cornish language.

noun

The Brittonic language of Cornwall, which has been extinct since the late 18th century.
Any of an English breed of domestic fowl often crossbred to produce roasters.

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Origin: Corn(wall)

Origin: + -ish

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