{Cornish chough}. See {Chough}.
{Cornish engine}, a single-acting pumping engine, used in mines, in Cornwall and elsewhere, and for water works. A heavy pump rod or plunger, raised by the steam, forces up the water by its weight, in descending. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Cornish — is the adjective and demonym associated with Cornwall, the most southwesterly part of the United Kingdom. It may refer to: The Cornish language The Cornish people Cornish American Cornish Australian Cornish diaspora of or relating to the culture… … Wikipedia
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Cornish — or Rock Cornish (hens) [kôr′nish] adj. of Cornwall or its people, language, or culture n. 1. the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall until c. 1800, closely related to Breton and Welsh 2. pl. Cornish a) any of a British breed of chicken with meat… … English World dictionary
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Cornish — Cor nish, n. The dialect, or the people, of Cornwall. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cornish — from first element of CORNWALL (Cf. Cornwall) + ISH (Cf. ish) … Etymology dictionary
Cornish — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Cornwall. ► NOUN ▪ the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall … English terms dictionary
Cornish — [[t]kɔ͟ː(r)nɪʃ[/t]] 1) ADJ Cornish means belonging or relating to the English county of Cornwall. ...the rugged Cornish coast. ...Cornish fishermen. 2) N PLURAL: the N The Cornish are the people of Cornwall. The Cornish are up in arms. 3) N… … English dictionary
