tlws yr eira

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “jewel of the snow”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtluːs ər ˈei̯ra/

Noun

tlws yr eira m (plural tlysau'r eira)

  1. (North Wales) snowdrop
    Synonyms: blodyn yr eira, cloch baban, cloch maban, eiriol, eirlys, lili fach wen, lili wen fach, prydferth ôd

Mutation

Mutated forms of tlws yr eira
radical soft nasal aspirate
tlws yr eira dlws yr eira nhlws yr eira thlws yr eira

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

Further reading

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