gwenyn meirch

Welsh
Gwenynen feirch

Etymology

From gwenyn (“bees”) +‎ meirch (“horses, stallions”).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌɡwɛnɨ̞n ˈmei̯rχ/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌɡweːnɪn ˈmei̯rχ/, /ˌɡwɛnɪn ˈmei̯rχ/
  • Rhymes: -ei̯rχ

Noun

gwenyn meirch f (collective, singulative gwenynen feirch)

  1. wasps
    Synonyms: cacwn, picwns

Usage notes

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

See also

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwenyn meirch wenyn meirch ngwenyn meirch unchanged
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), “gwenyn meirch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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