crëyr llwyd

Welsh
Crëyr llwyd

Etymology

crëyr (“heron, egret”) + llwyd (“grey”).

Noun

crëyr llwyd m (plural crehyron bach)

  1. slaty egret (Egretta vinanceigula)
  2. (archaic) crane (Grus) [1]

Usage notes

Not to be confused with crëyr glas (“grey heron”).

Mutation

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