cochgam

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From coch (“red”) +‎ cam (“footstep”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔχɡam/, [ˈkʰɔχkam]

Noun[edit]

cochgam m (plural cochgamau)

  1. (archaic) robin (Erithacus rubecula)
    Synonyms: robin goch, robin, brongoch, bronrhuddyn, rhuddog

Further reading[edit]

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