cacwn

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Welsh

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Cacynen
Cacynen felen
Marchgacynen

Etymology

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Possibly from cach (excrement) +‎ cŵn (dogs). See cachgi bwm (bumblebee) for similar etymological elements.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cacwn f (collective, singulative cacynen)

  1. bumblebees
    Synonyms: cachgwn bwm, gwenyn gwyllt
  2. wasps
    Synonyms: gwenyn meirch, picwns
  3. hornets
    Synonyms: cacwn meirch, marchgacwn, picwns coch

Usage notes

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The word used for various kinds of wasp, bee and hornet in Welsh can vary greatly from area to area.

See also

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cacwn gacwn nghacwn chacwn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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