procer poeth

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “hot poker”.

Noun

procer poeth m (plural proceri poeth or proceri poethion)

  1. red-hot poker, torch lily (Kniphofia), especially Kniphofia uvaria
    Synonym: lili'r ffagl

Derived terms

Further reading

  • Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd (2003) Planhigion Blodeuol, Conwydd a Rhedyn [Flowering Plants, Conifers and Ferns] (Cyfres Enwau Creaduriaid a Planhigion; 2)‎[1] (in Welsh), Llanrwst: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, →ISBN, page 81‎[2]
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “procer poeth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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