neidr ddu

Welsh

Etymology

From neidr (“snake”) and du (“black”).

Pronunciation

  • (cy) IPA(key): /ˌnei̯dr ˈðɨː/
    • (South Wales, cy, colloquial) IPA(key): /ˌnei̯dɪr ˈðɨː/
    • (South Wales, cy, colloquial) IPA(key): /ˌnei̯dɪr ˈðiː/

Noun

neidr ddu f (plural nadroedd duon or nadredd duon, not mutable)

  1. adder, common European adder (Vipera berus)
    Synonym: gwiber

Further reading

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