crëyr llwyd

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Crëyr llwyd

Etymology[edit]

crëyr (heron, egret) + llwyd (grey).

Noun[edit]

crëyr llwyd m (plural crehyron bach)

  1. slaty egret (Egretta vinanceigula)
  2. (archaic) crane (Grus) [1]

Usage notes[edit]

Not to be confused with crëyr glas (grey heron).

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
crëyr llwyd grëyr llwyd nghrëyr llwyd chrëyr llwyd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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