bochgoch

Welsh

Etymology

From boch (“cheek”) +‎ coch (“red”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔχɡɔχ/, [ˈbɔχkɔχ]

Adjective

bochgoch (feminine singular bochgoch, plural bochgochion, equative mor fochgoch, comparative mwy bochgoch, superlative mwyaf bochgoch)

1. rosy-cheeked

   Synonym: gwridog

Noun

bochgoch m or f (plural bochgochod)

1. hip, fruit of a rose

   Synonym: egroesen

   1. esp. of a dogrose (Rosa canina)

      Synonym: criafolen y bwci

2. sweetbrier (Rosa rubiginosa, syn. Rosa eglanteria)

   Synonym: drysi pêr

3. red poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

   Synonym: pabi coch

Further reading

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