sgrech

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • ysgrech

Etymology

Borrowed from English screech.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sɡreːχ/, [skreːχ]

Noun

sgrech f (plural sgrechau or sgrechod, not mutable)

  1. scream, screech, yell, cry
  2. jay
    1. Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius)
      Synonym: sgrech y coed

Usage notes

Only the plural form sgrechod is used as the plural for the various bird species.

Derived terms

References
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sgrech”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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