taradr y coed
Welsh
Alternative forms
- tarad y coed
Etymology
Literally, “auger of the wood”.
Noun
taradr y coed m (plural terydr y coed)
- woodpecker (Picidae spp.)
- Synonyms: cnocell y coed, cnocell
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| taradr y coed | daradr y coed | nharadr y coed | tharadr y coed |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “taradr”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “taradr y coed”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies