troed y barcud

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • troed y barcut

Etymology

Literally, the kite's foot.

Noun

troed y barcud m

  1. certain meadowrue (Thalictrum) species:
    1. common meadowrue (Thalictrum flavum)
      Synonyms: arianllys, arianllys cyffredin
    2. lesser meadowrue (Thalictrum minus)
      Synonym: arianllys bach
  2. rock samphire (Crithmum maritinum)
    Synonym: corn-carw'r môr
  3. buck's-horn plantain (Plantago coronopus)
    Synonym: llyriad yr ais

Further reading

  • Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd (2018), “Y Bywiadur”, in Llên natur[1], retrieved 13 Sept 2025.
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “troed y barcud”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies