eilir

Welsh

Etymology

Coined by Welsh antiquarian, poet and literary forger Iolo Morganwg from ail (“second, re-”) +‎ ir (“verdant, fresh”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈei̯lɪr/

Noun

eilir m (uncountable)

1. (literary) spring

   Synonym: gwanwyn

2. (literary) vernal equinox
3. (literary) regeneration, renewal

Derived terms

• Alban Eilir

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
eilir	unchanged	unchanged	heilir
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), “eilir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies