neidr ddefaid

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From neidr (snake) and defaid (sheep (pl.)).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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neidr ddefaid f (plural nadroedd defaid or nadredd defaid, not mutable)

  1. slow-worm, blindworm (Anguis fragilis)
    Synonyms: madfall, pwl-dall, slorwm

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
neidr ddefaid unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

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