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Cornish
[kawr-nish]
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, England, its inhabitants, or the Cornish language.
noun
the Celtic language of Cornwall, extinct since c1800.
one of an English breed of chickens raised chiefly for crossing with other breeds to produce roasters.
Cornish
/ ˈɔːɪʃ /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, its inhabitants, their former language, or their present-day dialect of English
noun
a former language of Cornwall, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Breton: extinct by 1800
(functioning as plural) the natives or inhabitants of Cornwall
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
A gull has taken revenge on a man who was installing anti-bird spikes in a Cornish town - by drinking his coffee and pinching his mug.
And although you can find a pastry-encrusted snack of meat, potato and vegetables almost anywhere these days, a true Cornish Pasty must originate from Cornwall.
The escape gaps regulation was placing local fishermen at a significant disadvantage compared to their Cornish counterparts, fishers also argued.
The need for better understanding is part of the reason why Prof Cornish set up the Everywoman health festival in Cardiff, which is now in its third year.
She said Cornish waters were "generally too cold for marine turtles" and it was vital to act quickly if people found one at the beach.
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