cochbryf

Welsh

Etymology

From coch (“red”) +‎ pryf (“insect”).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkɔχbrɨ̞v/, [ˈkʰɔχprɨ̞v]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkɔχbrɪv/, [ˈkʰɔχprɪv]

Noun

cochbryf m (plural cochbryfed)

  1. cochineal beetle (Dactylopius coccus)
  2. (uncountable) cochineal dye

Further reading

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