gwernos

Welsh

Etymology

gwern (“alder”) +‎ -os.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡwɛrnɔs/

Noun

gwernos pl (no singulative)

1. alder grove
2. stunted or small alder trees

Derived terms

• bidog gwernos (“alder moth”)
• cathan y gwernos (“alder kitten moth”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwernos

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
gwernos	wernos	ngwernos	unchanged

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), “gwernos”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies.