CORNISH


Meaning of CORNISH in English

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

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