I. ˈkȯrnish, -ȯ(ə)n-, -nēsh adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Corn wall, county in southwest England + English -ish
1.
a. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cornwall, England
b. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornishmen
2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornish language
II. noun
( -es )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : a Celtic language of Cornwall, England, extinct since the late 18th century — see indo-european languages table
2.
a. : an English breed of domestic fowls with pea combs, very close feathering, and compact sturdy bodies
b. : a bird of the Cornish breed now much used in cross-breeding for meat production
III.
dialect
variant of cornice