a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
"Many locals are learning Cornish to revive their heritage language after it was thought to be extinct for generations."
English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters
"The farmer ordered fifty Cornish chicks, knowing they are bred specifically for crossing with other breeds to create the perfect roast turkey."
The inhabitants of Cornwall, especially native-born.
"The antique cannon's third cornish gleamed under the museum lights, showcasing the intricate metalwork that reinforced the barrel near the muzzle."
One of several decorative rings around the barrel of a cannon; the next ring from the muzzle backwards.
of or related to Cornwall or its people or the Cornish language
"The tour guide explained that our visit to the rugged cliffs was a perfect introduction to authentic Cornish culture and history."
Of or pertaining to Cornwall, a county of southwest England.
"The Cornish pasties at the market stall tasted just like the ones my grandmother used to make in her kitchen back home."
The Celtic language of Cornwall, related to Welsh and Breton.
"The elderly man spoke in a quiet Cornish dialect while tending his garden on the cliffs above St Ives."
The word comes from Cornwall combined with the suffix -ish. It originally referred to something related to the Cornish language or people.