rhosyn y cŵn
Welsh
editEtymology 1
editrhos y cŵn (“roses”) + -yn.
Noun
edit- singulative of rhos y cŵn (“dog roses, sweetbriers”)
Etymology 2
editFrom rhosyn (“rose”) and cŵn (“dogs”). Alternatively a reanalysis of Etymology 1 as having a derived plural. Now more common than Etymology 1.
Noun
editrhosyn y cŵn m (plural rhosynnau y cŵn)
- dog rose (Rosa canina)
- Synonyms: rhosyn bwci, rhosyn gwyllt, cirosyn, breilw, briallen y cŵn
Usage notes
editThe name rhosyn y cŵn refers to the flower; the plants are more usually called marchfieri.
Mutation
editWelsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
rhosyn y cŵn | rosyn y cŵn | unchanged | 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), “rhosyn y cŵn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies