rock cornish
Definition
Noun A rock cornish is a small, plump hybrid chicken developed by crossbreeding Plymouth Rock and Cornish fowl breeds. It is specifically bred for its meat.
Usage
The term "rock cornish" is used to refer to this specific type of poultry. It is a compound noun that functions as a single unit. * The rock cornish is prized for its tender, flavorful meat. * Farmers raise rock cornish hens for the commercial market.
Advanced Usage
The term is most commonly used in its full form, "rock cornish," or in the extended name "rock cornish hen," which specifically denotes a young bird of this type sold for consumption. * For dinner, we roasted a rock cornish hen with herbs and lemon.
Variants and Related Words
- Rock Cornish hen: The standard commercial name for a young rock cornish chicken prepared as a single-serving dish.
- Cornish: Refers to the original Cornish breed, one of the parent breeds.
- Plymouth Rock: Refers to the original Plymouth Rock breed, the other parent breed.
Synonyms
- Cornish game hen: This is a common, though sometimes technically inaccurate, synonym used in marketing and cooking. True "game hens" are from different game bird species.
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small plump hybrid developed by crossbreeding Plymouth Rock and Cornish fowl
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