nodwydd y bugail

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, shepherd's needle.

Noun

nodwydd y bugail m or f (not mutable)

  1. Venus comb, shepherd's needle (Scandix pecten-veneris)

Synonyms

Further reading

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