llys y ffynnon

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, herb of the fountain.

Noun

llys y ffynnon m (plural llysiau'r ffynnon)

  1. herb twopence, moneywort, creeping jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)

Synonyms

Mutation

Mutated forms of llys y ffynnon
radical soft nasal aspirate
llys y ffynnon lys y ffynnon unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd (2016) “Y Bywiadur”, in Llên natur[1], retrieved 25 May 2025
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “llys y ffynnon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies