neidr lwyd

Welsh

Etymology

From neidr (“snake”) and llwyd (“grey”).

Pronunciation

  • (cy) IPA(key): /ˌnei̯dr ˈluːɨ̯d/
    • (cy, colloquial) IPA(key): /ˌnei̯dɪr ˈlʊi̯d/

Noun

neidr lwyd f (plural nadroedd llwydion or nadredd llwydion, not mutable)

  1. grass snake

Synonyms

Mutation

Mutated forms of neidr lwyd
radical soft nasal aspirate
neidr lwyd unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

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