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Meaning of "Cornish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORNISH

Cornish  [ˈkɔːnɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORNISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cornish can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CORNISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cornish

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 of Cornwall ▪ Cornish Pirates, a rugby union team...

Definition of Cornish in the English dictionary

The definition of Cornish in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, its inhabitants, their former language, or their present-day dialect of English. Other definition of Cornish is a former language of Cornwall, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Breton: extinct by 1800.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORNISH


buffoonish
bʌˈfuːnɪʃ
burnish
ˈbɜːnɪʃ
cartoonish
ˌkɑːˈtuːnɪʃ
corniche
ˈkɔːnɪʃ
degarnish
diːˈɡɑːnɪʃ
disfurnish
dɪsˈfɜːnɪʃ
disgarnish
dɪsˈɡɑːnɪʃ
furnish
ˈfɜːnɪʃ
garnish
ˈɡɑːnɪʃ
greenish
ˈɡriːnɪʃ
hornish
ˈhɔːnɪʃ
leprechaunish
ˈlɛprəˌkɔːnɪʃ
moonish
ˈmuːnɪʃ
refurnish
ˌriːˈfɜːnɪʃ
revarnish
riːˈvɑːnɪʃ
soonish
ˈsuːnɪʃ
spleenish
ˈspliːnɪʃ
tarnish
ˈtɑːnɪʃ
unfurnish
ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃ
varnish
ˈvɑːnɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORNISH

Cornish pasty
Cornish Rex
Cornish split
Cornishman
Cornishmen
Cornishwoman
Cornishwomen
cornist
cornland
cornloft
cornmeal
cornmill
cornmoth
Corno

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORNISH

bairnish
banish
brownish
cellulose varnish
Danish
diminish
finish
Finnish
kernish
nail varnish
natural varnish
oil varnish
punish
replenish
shellac varnish
Spanish
spirit varnish
the Cornish
the Spanish
vanish

Synonyms and antonyms of Cornish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Cornish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORNISH

Find out the translation of Cornish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Cornish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Cornish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

康沃尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Cornish
570 millions of speakers

English

Cornish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोर्निश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكورنيش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Корниш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cornish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কর্ণিশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cornouaillais
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cornish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aus Cornwall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コーニッシュ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콘월어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cornish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cornish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கார்னிஷ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉर्निश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cornish
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

della Cornovaglia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cornish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Корніш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cornish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Cornish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cornish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Cornish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cornish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Cornish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNISH»

The term «Cornish» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.453 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Cornish
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Cornish».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORNISH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Cornish» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Cornish» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Cornish

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «CORNISH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Cornish.
1
Joe Cornish
In truth I don't like Cornish pasties.
2
Peter Wright
I've had to do all kinds of jobs to pay the rent. I've even worked in a Cornish tin mine.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORNISH»

Discover the use of Cornish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Cornish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cornish Guernseys & Knit-frocks
Cornish Guernseys & Knit-frocks includes many delightful contemporary photographs, and detailed instructions and charts show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.
Mary Wright, 2008
2
Vernacular Translation in Dante's Italy: Illiterate Literature
While Dante is usually the starting point for histories of vernacular translation in Europe, this book demonstrates that The Divine Comedy places itself in opposition to a vast vernacular literature already in circulation among its readers.
Alison Cornish, 2010
3
The Guide to Owning a Cornish Rex Cat
The Guide to Owning a Cornish Rex Cat covers all aspects of this wonderful breed, from adopting a kitten to showing Cornish Rex cats, making this book the perfect introduction to a unique feline with loads of personality.
Greta Huls, 2001
4
Exploring the Cornish Coast
Some 300 miles of coast includes majestic cliffs, sheltered harbours, creeks and estuaries, and magnificent beaches. This book focuses on the different types of coastal habitat - their geography, geology and wildlife.
David Chapman, 2008
5
The Cornish Family: The Roots of Our Future
In this magnificent book, Dr Bernard Deacon explores who we are, our forefathers and our descendants, where we come from and where we are headed and how these major themes are expressed in the meaning of our names.
Bernard Deacon, 2004
6
Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger
Former Cornish fisherman Paul Greenwood vividly describes life as a young crewman aboard the Looe lugger Iris in the 1960s.
Paul Greenwood, 2007
7
Cornish Literature
Comparative study of Cornish literature, placing it in a wider context and looking in detail at major works.
Brian Murdoch, 1993
8
Cornish Village Justice
Annie has a mental disability and she longs to be able to sing like the people in the church choir.
Lyn Reynolds, 2010
9
Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860: Reality and Popular Myth
Shows how the image of Cornish wreckers as villains deliberately luring ships on to the rocks is a myth.
Cathryn Pearce, 2010
10
Five Cornish Stories
These five stories are either partially set in Cornwall, or future Cousin Jacks, as Cornish hard rock mines are called, world wide and beyond.
Brian C. Coad, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORNISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Cornish is used in the context of the following news items.
1
First strapwort reintroduced to Cornish beach by Whitley Wildlife …
Student Alex Millington at Loe Pool in Cornwall where the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust and Nationa Trust have reintroduced plants ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
2
America falls for Cornish charms of Ross Poldark
CORNWALL could soon be awash with love-struck Americans as hit drama series Poldark has arrived in the States, causing a new audience ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Cornish Chef Wins Award
Cornish Chef Wins Award ... for all he joined the Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs and in 2011 set up the School of Cornish Sardines. «Pirate FM, Jul 15»
4
Penguin survival picks up at Mandela island, reveals Cornish study
A species of critically endangered penguins living on the prison island of one of the world's most famous men has been given a boost, ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
5
Fire-ravaged St Austell house up for sale
By Cornish Guardian | Posted: July 08, 2015. INFERNO: Firefighters tackling the blazing house in Victoria Road, St Austell, in 2013. Inset, the remains of the ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
6
GALLERY: Wish Fest rocks to help Abi, 13
By Cornish Guardian | Posted: July 08, 2015. Just like Sandie Shaw, in her bare feet, 'October' charmed the audience with some lovely singing to her own songs ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
7
PICTURE: Gordon Ramsey Calls Cornish Beach "Stunning"
The celebrity chef tweeted a picture with his son at Fistral in Newquay on Tuesday, saying: "Surf's up Fistral Beach, stunning." Gordon and his ... «Pirate FM, Jul 15»
8
Tamar bridge bosses shrug off business leaders' criticism
By Cornish Guardian | Posted: July 08, 2015. TRAFFIC CHAOS: Motorists are likely to face one hour delays crossing the bridge this weekend. VIEW GALLERY. «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Cornish actors join RSC on stage
SIX amateur actors from Cornwall have been cast in the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
10
Newquay man anger over full tax charge for empty home
Newquay man anger over full tax charge for empty home. By Cornish Guardian | Posted: July 07, 2015. Cornwall_Council_1. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link to ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Cornish [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cornish>. Apr 2024 ».
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