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Definitions from the WebCornish HenDefinition:A Cornish hen, also known as a Cornish game hen or simply game hen, is a small young chicken that weighs between 1 and 2 pounds. It is a hybrid breed between Cornish chicken and a White Plymouth Rock chicken. Senses and Usages:Sense 1 - Food:As a food, a Cornish hen refers to a small-sized chicken commonly used for individual servings and special occasions. Example sentence: I roasted a Cornish hen with rosemary for an elegant dinner party. Sense 2 - Poultry Breeding:In poultry breeding, Cornish hen is a popular breed used for crossbreeding to improve meat quality in other chicken varieties. Example sentence: The farmer used a Cornish hen as the sire to enhance the meat yield in the flock. Sense 3 - Culinary Term:Cornish hen can also refer to a culinary term where chickens of any breed weighing between 1 and 2 pounds may be called Cornish hens regardless of their lineage. Example sentence: The recipe calls for four Cornish hens, but I used small chickens as a substitution. Sense 4 - Local Usage:Locally, Cornish hen may vary in different regions and may refer to a specific dish or recipe that is unique to that locality. Example sentence: The region's signature dish is a spicy Cornish hen stew with local herbs and spices. Related Products: | ||||
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