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

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