chwys Mair

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “Mary's sweat”.

Noun

chwys Mair m (not mutable)

  1. buttercups (Ranunculus), especially bulbous buttercups (Ranunculus bulbosus)

Synonyms

Further reading

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