helyglys hardd

Welsh

Helyglys hardd

Etymology

From helyglys (“willowherb”) +‎ hardd (“beautiful”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /hɛˌləɡlɨ̞s ˈharð/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /hɛˌləɡlɪs ˈharð/

Noun

helyglys hardd m (uncountable, not mutable)

1. rosebay willowherb, fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)

   Synonyms: blodau Santes Fair, tanchwyn, tanllys

References

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