genau-goeg

Welsh

Etymology

Compound consisting of genau (“mouth”) +‎ coeg (“vain, empty, false”) in reference to its mouth being narrower than that of a snake and without the bite or venom.

Noun

genau-goeg f (plural genau-goegion)

  1. lizard
  2. newt

Synonyms

Mutation

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