merddwr

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • merddwfr, marwddwr

Etymology

From merf (“insipid”) +‎ dŵr (“water”).

Pronunciation

Noun

merddwr m (usually uncountable, plural merddyfroedd or merddyrau)

  1. stagnant water, standing water
    Synonyms: merbwll, merllyn, llynwyn, sefydlyn

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “merddwr”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “merddwr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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