cacwn

Welsh

Etymology

Possibly from cach (“excrement”) +‎ cŵn (“dogs”). See cachgi bwm (“bumblebee”) for similar etymological elements.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkakʊn/

Noun

cacwn f (collective, singulative cacynen)

  1. bumblebees
    Synonyms: cachgwn bwm, gwenyn gwyllt
  2. wasps
    Synonyms: gwenyn meirch, picwns
  3. hornets
    Synonyms: cacwn meirch, marchgacwn, picwns coch

Usage notes

The word used for various kinds of wasp, bee and hornet in Welsh can vary greatly from area to area.

See also

Mutation

Mutated forms of cacwn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cacwn gacwn nghacwn chacwn

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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