afanc
Welsh (Colloquial)
/ˈavaŋk/, /ˈaːvaŋk/
noun
Definitions
- beaver
- afanc Welsh mythological lake monster
- (obsolete) crocodile, alligator, cayman
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Celtic *abankos (beaver).
Origin
Proto-Celtic
*abankos
Gloss
beaver
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing