chwiwell

Welsh
Chwiwellau

Etymology

chwiw (“wigeon”) +‎ -ell.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈχwɪu̯ɛɬ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪu̯ɛɬ

Noun

chwiwell f (plural chwiwellau, not mutable)

  1. Eurasian wigeon, wigeon (Mareca penelope)[2]

References
  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwiwell”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. Peter Hayman; Rob Hume (2004), Iolo Williams, transl., Llyfr Adar Iolo Williams: Cymru ac Ewrop, Llanrwst: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, →ISBN, page 33
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