cywarch

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh kywarch, from Proto-Brythonic *kuwarx, from Proto-Celtic *kowerkā. Cognate with Breton kouarc'h.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkəu̯arχ/

Noun

cywarch f (uncountable)

1. hemp

References

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