noun · rare

cornish

cornish · cornishes

One of several decorative rings around the barrel of a cannonOne of several decorative rings around the barrel of a cannon; the next ring from the muzzle backwards.

US/kˈɔɹnɪʃ/

» Cornish cows create crumbly cowpats.

Meaning

1 senses

One of several decorative rings around the barrel of a cannon; the next ring from the muzzle backwards.

More definitions

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

Examples

6 sentences

Cornish cows create crumbly cowpats.
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Cornwall is called "Kernow" in Cornish.
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Welsh, Cornish and Breton are all closely related.
ruВаллийский, корнский и бретонский языки близкородственны.
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Cornish is a disappointing language in respect of swearwords, for it is by no means rich in those “ornaments to conversation.”
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Cornish, Welsh and Breton are Celtic languages.
ruКорнский, валлийский и бретонский являются кельтскими языками.
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Forms

plural: cornishes

Singular	cornish
Plural	cornishes

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Synonyms

2 synonyms

Close in meaning

English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters:Cornish fowl
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall:Cornish language