heuldro
Welsh
Etymology
haul (“sun”) + tro (“turn”). Calque of English turnsole in the meaning "heliotrope".
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈheɨ̯ldrɔ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhei̯ldrɔ/
Noun
heuldro m (plural heuldroadau)
- (botany) heliotrope
- (astronomy) solstice
Synonyms
- (heliotrope): heliotrop
- (solstice): heulsaf, troad y rhod
Derived terms
- heuldro'r gaeaf
- heuldro'r haf
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950-), “heuldro”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies