pryv

Cornish

Alternative forms

Etymology

PIE word
*kʷŕ̥mis

From Middle Cornish pref, from Old Cornish prif, from Proto-Brythonic *prɨβ̃, from Proto-Celtic *kʷrimis. Cognate with Breton preñv (“worm”), Irish cruimh (“larva, worm”), Manx crooag, Scottish Gaelic cnuimh (“worm, maggot”), and Welsh pryf.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /prɪːv/

Noun

pryv m (plural preves or prevyon)

  1. insect, bug
    Synonym: hweskeren
  2. worm
    Synonym: buluk
  3. weevil
    Synonyms: gowdhan, hwilen

Derived terms

  • hager bryv (“serpent”)
  • pryv del (“caterpillar”)
  • pryv malan (“snake pipefish, sea worm”)
  • pryv malan rudh (“ragworm”)
  • pryv owrlin (“silkworm”)
  • pryv prenn (“woodworm”)
  • pryvladher (“insecticide”)

Mutation

Mutation of pryv
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
pryv bryv fryv unchanged unchanged unchanged

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

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