cacwn meirch

Welsh

Cacynen feirch

Etymology

From cacwn (“wasps, bumblebees, hornets”) +‎ meirch (“horses, stallions”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkakʊn ˈmei̯rχ/
• Rhymes: -ei̯rχ

Noun

cacwn meirch f (collective, singulative cacynen feirch)

1. hornets

   Synonyms: cacwn, marchgacwn, picwns coch

Usage notes

The word used for various kinds of wasp, bee and hornet in Welsh can vary greatly from area to area.

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cacwn meirch	gacwn meirch	nghacwn meirch	chacwn meirch
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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