bochgoch

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From boch (“cheek”) +‎ coch (“red”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔχɡɔχ/, [ˈbɔχkɔχ]

Adjective[edit]

bochgoch (feminine singular bochgoch, plural bochgochion, equative bochgoched, comparative bochgochach, superlative bochgochaf)

  1. rosy-cheeked

Noun[edit]

bochgoch m or f (plural bochgochod)

  1. hip, fruit of a rose
    Synonym: egroesen
    1. esp. of a dogrose (Rosa canina)
      Synonym: criafolen y bwci
  2. sweetbrier (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria)
    Synonym: drysi pêr
  3. red poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
    Synonym: pabi coch

Further reading[edit]

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