: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, Cornishmen, or Cornish
1
: the Celtic language of Cornwall
2
: any of an English breed of domestic chickens much used in crossbreeding for meat production compare rock cornish hen
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The Encinitas Library is located at 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Celtic identity was fraught in Britain, adopted and embellished by English Protestants to reflect an idealized romantic past for the British Isles, while also claimed by groups who had a different (and arguably stronger) claim to indigeneity and marginality, like the Cornish, Scottish, and Irish.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Elad was a finalist for the Jon Cornish trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in NCAA football, and was honorable mention for the All-Mountain West Team.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Rink also believes the category works well with seafood and white meat, especially those with weighty textures and rich flavors like scallops with beurre blanc or an earthy, rustic preparation of chicken or Cornish hen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
The Encinitas Library is located at 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas.
—Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Celtic identity was fraught in Britain, adopted and embellished by English Protestants to reflect an idealized romantic past for the British Isles, while also claimed by groups who had a different (and arguably stronger) claim to indigeneity and marginality, like the Cornish, Scottish, and Irish.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Cornish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cornish. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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