creithig

Welsh

Etymology

craith (scar) + -ig

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrei̯θɪɡ/

Noun

creithig f

  1. Diminutive of craith (scar)
  2. shepherd's needle, Venus's comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)
    Synonym: nodwydd y bugail

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
creithig greithig nghreithig chreithig
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), “creithig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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