chwain

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh chwein; cognate with Breton c'hoen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /χwai̯n/

Noun

chwain f pl (singulative chwannen, not mutable)

  1. fleas

Derived terms

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