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Cornish

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Cornish
deuMeans has
adj
When something is no longer happening or has reached its completion.

“An klas a yw deu lemmyn.”

The class is finished now.

Also means
  1. ended
  2. finished
  3. over

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
fur[fyːr]Means has
adj
Describing someone who has good judgment or behaves in a sensible manner.

“Yma dha vamm owth omdhegy a-vras, hi yw den fur.”

Your mother is behaving very well, she is a wise person.

Also means
  1. wise, prudent
  2. sensible, well-behaved
  3. wise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
geiMeans has
noun
The form of the word 'kei' after it has undergone soft mutation.

“An gei yw da.”

The dog is good.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of kei

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
henMeans has
adj
Describes something that is old or has been around for a long time.

“An chi yw hen.”

The house is old.

Also means
  1. old
  2. long-standing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
hir[ˈhiːr]Means has
adj
Describes something that has a great length or height.

“Yma dhenni kow hir.”

We have a long dog.

Also means
  1. long
  2. tall

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kul[kyːl]Means has
adj
Something that has a small distance between its sides.

“An fordh yw pur gul.”

The road is very narrow.

Also means
  1. narrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
molMeans has
noun
A thick, soft mass of something, usually blood that has become solid.

“Yma mol yn an goos.”

There is a clot in the blood.

Also means
  1. clot, blood clot
  2. clot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
velMeans has
noun
A form of the word 'mel' (honey) that has undergone a soft or mixed mutation.

“Yma vel war an bara.”

There is honey on the bread.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of mel
  2. mixed mutation after 'th of mel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
berr[bɛɹ]Means has
adj
Describes something that is brief or has little length.

“An vosen o berr.”

The story was short.

Also means
  1. short
  2. brief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
boks[ˈbɔks]Means has
noun
A container usually made of wood, cardboard, or metal that has four sides and a bottom.

“An lyver yw y'n boks.”

The book is in the box.

Also means
  1. box

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
foonMeans has
noun
Grass that has been recently cut and dried.

“Moy yw an foon splann y’n gorsedh.”

The new-mown hay is bright in the field.

Also means
  1. new-mown hay

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
foreMeans has
noun
This refers to the word 'bore' after it has undergone a specific type of mutation in Cornish grammar.

“Yma fore a-dro dh'y gows.”

There is a mutation around his speech.

Also means
  1. mixed mutation of bore

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
gansMeans has
prep
A preposition used to show being in the company of someone, or that someone has something in their possession. It can also indicate the agent in a passive sentence.

“Yth esov vy gans ow hynsa.”

I am with my friend.

Also means
  1. with (in the company of)
  2. with (expresses possession of something on one's person)
  3. by (indicates the actor of a clause in the passive voice)
  4. by (indicates the creator of a work)
  5. with

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kras[kraːz]Means has
noun
Bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat.

“Me a vynn kras rag an dy'gamm.”

I want toast for breakfast.

Also means
  1. toast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
krivMeans has
adj
Used to describe food that has not been cooked or fruit that is not yet ready to be eaten. It can also mean fresh or crude.

“Yma kig kriv ow kwertha y'n marghas.”

There is raw meat for sale in the market.

Also means
  1. raw, uncooked, crude
  2. unripe
  3. fresh
  4. raw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
poos[poːz]Means has
adj
Describes something that has a lot of weight, or is very important or serious. It can also describe humid weather.

“An tregyn yw poos.”

The burden is heavy.

Also means
  1. heavy
  2. serious, important
  3. burdensome
  4. muggy
  5. bold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
sten[stɛːn]Means has
noun
A silvery-white metal that is soft and malleable. It has been mined in Cornwall for centuries.

“An sten o posek dhe Gernow.”

Tin was important to Cornwall.

Also means
  1. tin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
baban[ˈba.ban]Means has
noun
A very young child who has not yet learned to talk or walk.

“Yma baban ow krea.”

A baby is crying.

Also means
  1. baby

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
densaMeans has
noun
A respectful way to refer to a man who has good qualities.

“Ev yw densa da.”

He is a good man.

Also means
  1. good man

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
forgiMeans has
noun
This is a form of the word morgi that has undergone a mixed mutation.

“Yma forgi bras y'n mor.”

There is a large dogfish in the sea.

Also means
  1. mixed mutation of morgi

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
gaverMeans has
noun
A farm animal that often has horns and is kept for milk and meat.

“Yma gaver gans an den.”

The man has a goat.

Also means
  1. goat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kabelMeans has
noun
A statement saying that someone has done something wrong or is to blame for an event.

“Nyns eus neb kabel warnav.”

There is no accusation against me.

Also means
  1. accusation
  2. blame
  3. libel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
poderMeans has
adj
Describes something that has decayed or is morally bad.

“An aval ma yw poder.”

This apple is rotten.

Also means
  1. rotten
  2. corrupt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
akasiaMeans has
noun
A type of tree or shrub that typically has small yellow or white flowers and often has thorns.

“An akasia a dheuow kres.”

The acacia grows in the middle.

Also means
  1. acacia
  2. mimosa
  3. thorn tree
  4. wattle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
blejan[ˈblɛd͡ʒən]Means has
noun
A part of a plant that is often colourful and has petals.

“An vlejan yw splann.”

The flower is bright.

Also means
  1. flower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
kenninMeans has
noun
A plant or bulb used for cooking that has a strong smell and taste.

“Yma stoff a gennin yn an boes.”

There is a scent of garlic in the food.

Also means
  1. bulbs of garlic
  2. garlic plants
  3. garlic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
elektronMeans has
noun
A very small part of an atom that has a negative electric charge.

“An elektron a wra movya a-dro dhe'n nukleus.”

The electron moves around the nucleus.

Also means
  1. electron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
nektarin[ˈnɛktaɹin]Means has
noun
A type of sweet fruit that looks like a peach but has smooth skin.

“Y tewisaf nektarin dhyworth an voos.”

I choose a nectarine from the table.

Also means
  1. nectarine (fruit)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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