chwerwddwr

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • chwerfwr

Etymology

From chwerw (“bitter”) +‎ dŵr (“water”).

Pronunciation
  • (standard) IPA(key): /ˈχwɛrw.ðʊr/
    • (colloquial) IPA(key): /ˈχwɛr.ðʊr/

Noun

chwerwddwr m (not mutable)

  1. (archaic) cucumber
    Synonyms: ciwcymbr, cucumber

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