Cochin

English

Etymology 1

Noun

Cochin (plural Cochins)

1. A domestic hen of a large variety with feathered legs, full breast, and small tail.

   Synonym: Cochin China

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Malayalam കൊച്ചി (kocci).

Proper noun

Cochin

1. Former name of Kochi, a city in Kerala, India

Derived terms

• Cochin ginger

 

Anagrams

• Cichon, chicon

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ.ʃɛ̃/

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Proper noun

Cochin m

1. a French surname
2. (Paris) Short for hôpital Cochin.