glas y dorlan

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Glas y dorlan.

Etymology[edit]

glas (blue, green) +‎ torlan (dyke).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌɡlaːs ə ˈdɔrlan/

Noun[edit]

glas y dorlan m (plural gleision y dorlan)

  1. kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
    Synonyms: pysgotwr, pioden y dŵr

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
glas y dorlan las y dorlan nglas y dorlan unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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