chwarren

Welsh

Etymology

Proto-Celtic *swarr-, from Proto-Indo-European *swer- (to ache, to fester).[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

chwarren f (plural chwarennau, not mutable)

  1. gland[1][2]
  2. knot in wood[1]
    Synonyms: cwlwm, cwgn, cainc
  3. boil, ulcer[1]
    Synonyms: cornwyd, pendduyn
    1. pestilence, plague[1]
      Synonyms: pla, haint, bad

Derived terms

References

  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwarren”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. Delyth Prys, J.P.M. Jones, Owain Davies, Gruffudd Prys (2006) Y Termiadur: termau wedi'u safoni; standardised terminology (in Welsh), Cardiff: Awdurdod cymwysterau, cwricwlwm ac asesu Cymru (Qualifications curriculum & assessment authority for Wales), →ISBN, page 130
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