bronrhuddyn

Welsh

Etymology

From bron (“breast”) +‎ rhudd (“red”) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /brɔnˈr̥ɨ̞ðɨ̞n/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /brɔnˈr̥iːðɪn/, /brɔnˈr̥ɪðɪn/

Noun

bronrhuddyn m

  1. robin, redbreast (Erithacus rubecula)
    Synonyms: robin goch, robin, brongoch, cochgam, rhuddog

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bronrhuddyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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