neithdar

Welsh

Etymology

Adapted borrowing from English nectar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnei̯θdar/, [ˈnei̯θtar]

Noun

neithdar m (uncountable, not mutable)

1. nectar
   • 2024, “Cylchred bywyd planhigyn”, in Gwyddoniaeth — Pethau byw — Planhigion‎^[1], BBC Bitesize, archived from the original on 2024-02-07, retrieved 2024-02-07:

     Mae'r petalau mawr lliwgar a'r neithdar yn denu pryfed at y blodau.

     The large colorful petals and the nectar attract insects to the flowers.

Further reading

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