gwenyn meirch
Welsh (Colloquial)
/ˌɡwɛnɨ̞m ˈmei̯rχ/, /ˌɡweːnɪm ˈmei̯rχ/
noun
Definitions
- wasps
Etymology
Compound from Welsh gwenyn (bees, hornets, bumblebees, wasps) + Welsh meirch (horses, stallions).
Origin
Welsh (Colloquial)
meirch
Gloss
horses, stallions
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- cacwn meirch Welsh
- gwenyn Welsh
- gwenyn gwyllt Welsh
- gwenyn mêl Welsh
- gwenynen Welsh
- gwenynen fêl Welsh
- meirch Welsh
- *wan-inyo- Proto-Celtic