hocys bendigaid

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “blessed mallows”.

Noun

hocys bendigaid (plural, singular hocysen fendigaid f, not mutable)

  1. common hollyhocks (Alcea rosea)

Further reading

  • Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd (2003), Planhigion Blodeuol, Conwydd a Rhedyn [Flowering Plants, Conifers and Ferns] (Cyfres Enwau Creaduriaid a Planhigion; 2)‎[1] (in Welsh), Llanrwst: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, →ISBN, page 20‎[2]
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hocys bendigaid”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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