Cornish
adjective
Relating to Cornwall, its inhabitants, or their language.
I am taking Cornish language classes.
Often appears as...
- cornish pastry
- cornish culture
noun
A native or inhabitant of Cornwall.
She is a Cornish, born and raised in Cornwall.
Often appears as...
- a cornish
- cornish people
noun
Cogeneric native chicken bred in Cornwall known for its meat.
We are having Cornish for dinner tonight.
Often appears as...
- cornish hen
- cornish chicken
Usage tips
Culinary
noun
The Celtic language of Cornwall, especially in relation to English translations of traditional verse.
He is translating the poem into Cornish.
Often appears as...
- speak cornish
- cornish dictionary
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to Cornwall, its inhabitants, or their language.
I am taking Cornish language classes.
Often appears as...
- cornish pastry
- cornish culture
noun
A native or inhabitant of Cornwall.
She is a Cornish, born and raised in Cornwall.
Often appears as...
- a cornish
- cornish people
noun
Cogeneric native chicken bred in Cornwall known for its meat.
We are having Cornish for dinner tonight.
Often appears as...
- cornish hen
- cornish chicken
Usage tips
Culinary
noun
The Celtic language of Cornwall, especially in relation to English translations of traditional verse.
He is translating the poem into Cornish.
Often appears as...
- speak cornish
- cornish dictionary
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Used when discussing elements specific to Cornwall culture or geography.
We visited a Cornish mine today.
Pro Tip 2/2Regional Cuisine
Often used to describe unique food originating from Cornwall, like pastries.
You must try the Cornish pasties!
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Used when discussing elements specific to Cornwall culture or geography.
We visited a Cornish mine today.
Pro Tip 2/2Regional Cuisine
Often used to describe unique food originating from Cornwall, like pastries.
You must try the Cornish pasties!
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Used when discussing elements specific to Cornwall culture or geography.
We visited a Cornish mine today.
Pro Tip 2/2Regional Cuisine
Often used to describe unique food originating from Cornwall, like pastries.
You must try the Cornish pasties!
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The Surprising...
too big to hold with one hand closer to the size of a turkey breast her brain is to stick with the poultry theme about as big as a cornish game hit looking at these three examples it's pretty hard to imagine that our brains and these shark brains
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Rescuing Adorable Grey...
people are doing around the cornish coast to help protect seals and getting animals back into the wild where they belong thanks to uk wide organizations and committed individuals the uk continues to play a vital part in
Video examples
The Surprising...
too big to hold with one hand closer to the size of a turkey breast her brain is to stick with the poultry theme about as big as a cornish game hit looking at these three examples it's pretty hard to imagine that our brains and these shark brains
Video examples
Rescuing Adorable Grey...
people are doing around the cornish coast to help protect seals and getting animals back into the wild where they belong thanks to uk wide organizations and committed individuals the uk continues to play a vital part in
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Cornish wrestling was very different from that in Devon - it was less brutal, as no kicking was allowed.
Quote examples
Sabine Baring-Gould
English Clergyman
Cornish wrestling was very different from that in Devon - it was less brutal, as no kicking was allowed.
Example 1 of 1
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