llaethlys

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From llaeth (milk) +‎ llys (herb, plant). In the case of Euphorbia, the name originates from the milky sap of these plants. Polygala vulgaris is so named because it was believed to induce milk production in cattle.

Noun

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llaethlys m or f (plural llaethlysiau)

  1. spurge (Euphorbia spp.)
    Synonyms: fflamgoed, fflam yr haul
  2. milkwort (Polygala vulgaris)
    Synonyms: amlaethai cyffredin, llysiau Crist

Derived terms

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References

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