neidr ddu

Welsh

Etymology

From neidr (“snake”) and du (“black”).

Pronunciation

• (cy) IPA^(key): /ˌnei̯dr ˈðɨː/
  • (South Wales) (cy, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˌnei̯dɪr ˈðɨː/
  • (South Wales) (cy, colloquial) IPA^(key): /ˌnei̯dɪr ˈðiː/

Noun

neidr ddu f (plural nadroedd duon or nadredd duon, not mutable)

1. adder

   Synonym: gwiber

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
neidr ddu	unchanged	unchanged	unchanged

Further reading

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