cacwn meirch

Welsh
Cacynen feirch

Etymology

From cacwn (“wasps, bumblebees, hornets”) +‎ meirch (“horses, stallions”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkakʊn ˈmei̯rχ/
  • Rhymes: -ei̯rχ

Noun

cacwn meirch f (collective, singulative cacynen feirch)

  1. hornets
    Synonyms: cacwn, marchgacwn, picwns coch

Usage notes

The word used for various kinds of wasp, bee and hornet in Welsh can vary greatly from area to area.

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cacwn meirch gacwn meirch nghacwn meirch chacwn meirch
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), “cacwn y meirch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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