lostledan

Cornish

Etymology

From lost (“tail”) +‎ ledan (“broad”). Cognate with Welsh llostlydan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlɔstˈlɛːdan/

Noun

lostledan m (plural lostledanes)

  1. beaver (Castor spp.)
    Synonym: bever

Derived terms

  • lostledan Amerikanek (“American beaver (Castor canadensis)”)
  • lostledan Eurasiek (“Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)”)
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