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Cornish game hens

Cornish game hens is the plural of Cornish game hen.

Meaning of Cornish game hen

Noun

Cornish game hen (plural Cornish game hens)

  1. (US) A young broiler chicken (not an actual game bird, nor necessarily female) sold whole.
    Synonyms:
    Cornish hen, poussin

Questions about Cornish game hens

What is Cornish game hens the plural of?
Cornish game hens is the plural of Cornish game hen.

Words near Cornish game hens in the dictionary

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