eilir
Welsh
Etymology
Coined by Welsh antiquarian, poet and literary forger Iolo Morganwg from ail (“second”) + ir (“verdant, fresh”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈei̯lɪr/
Noun 1
eilir m (uncountable)
- (literary) spring
- (literary) vernal equinox
- (literary) regeneration, renewal
Synonyms
- (spring): gwanwyn
Derived terms
- Alban Eilir
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
eilir | unchanged | unchanged | heilir |
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-), “eilir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies