Rock Cornish

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Rock Cornish

A small chicken of a breed developed by crossing white Plymouth Rock and Cornish chickens, used especially for roasting.

[(Plymouth) Rock + Cornish.]

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Rock′ Cor′nish

a small hybrid chicken produced by mating Cornish and white Plymouth Rock chickens.

Also called Rock′ Cor`nish game′ hen`.

[1955–60]

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Rock Cornish - small plump hybrid developed by crossbreeding Plymouth Rock and Cornish fowl

domestic fowl, fowl, poultry - a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

Rock Cornish hen - flesh of a small fowl bred for roasting

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each) Rock Cornish game hens 2 1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine or orange peel 2 cups tangerine or orange juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or soy sauce 1/2 teaspon crushed dry hot red chilies