rhonell y wennol

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, the swallow's tail.

Noun

rhonell y wennol f

  1. crownvetch, ax-fitch (Securigera coronilla syn. Coronilla varia)
    Synonym: ffacbys coronog
  2. dovetail joint
    Synonym: uniad cynffonnog

Further reading

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