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

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
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