Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to Cornwall, its people, or the Celtic language historically spoken there: Pertaining to the county, culture, or heritage of Cornwall in southwestern England.

2. Noun:

   • A breed of domestic chicken: An English breed of compact fowl, often used in crossbreeding to produce meat chickens (roasters).
   • The Celtic language of Cornwall: The extinct Celtic language that was spoken in Cornwall, related to Welsh and Breton.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The Cornish coastline is famous for its dramatic cliffs.
  • We sampled traditional Cornish pasties.

• Noun (Breed of Chicken):

  • The farmer raises Cornish hens for the market.
  • Cornish chickens are prized for their broad breasts.

• Noun (Language):

  • Cornish is a revived language, with efforts to teach it in some schools.
  • Few historical texts are written in Cornish.

Advanced Usage

• "Cornish hen": A term often used for a small, young chicken of the Cornish breed or a similar hybrid, typically served as an individual portion.
  • For dinner, we each had a roasted Cornish hen.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornishman/Cornishwoman (n): A person from Cornwall.
• Cornwall (n): The county in England to which "Cornish" refers.

Synonyms

• For the adjective (relating to Cornwall): None that are exact. "From Cornwall" is a descriptive phrase.
• For the noun (language): Brythonic Celtic language (category).
• For the noun (chicken breed): Cornish chicken, Indian Game (a related breed name).

Related Phrases

• Cornish pasty: A baked pastry filled with meat and vegetables, associated with Cornwall.
  • A genuine Cornish pasty must be made in Cornwall.
• Cornish cream tea: An afternoon tea featuring scones served with clotted cream and jam, as traditionally prepared in Cornwall.

Adjective

1. of or related to Cornwall or its people or the Cornish language

Noun

1. English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters
2. a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall