merbwll

Welsh

Etymology

From merf (“insipid”) +‎ pwll (“pool”).

Noun

merbwll m (plural merbyllau)

1. stagnant pool

   Synonyms: merllyn, llynwyn, sefydlyn

2. standing water

   Synonym: merddwr

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “merbwll”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh-English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “merbwll”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies