creithig

Welsh

Etymology

craith (“scar”) +‎ -ig

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrei̯θɪɡ/

Noun

creithig f

1. diminutive of craith (“scar”)
2. shepherd's needle, Venus's comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)

   Synonym: nodwydd y bugail

Derived terms

• creithig bêr (“sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata)”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of creithig

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
creithig	greithig	nghreithig	chreithig

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

References

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