teurek

Cornish

Alternative forms

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Breton teureug and Welsh torogen.

Noun

teurek f (collective, singulative teurogen)

  1. (arachnid) ticks (order Ixodida)
    Synonym: torek
  2. parasites
    Synonym: arvil

Mutation

Mutation of teurek
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
teurek deurek theurek unchanged unchanged unchanged

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