dail eryrod

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “shingles' leaves”, reflecting a folk belief that Sedum acre can cure shingles.

Noun

dail eryrod (plural, singular deilen eryrod f)

  1. biting stonecrop, yellow stonecrop (Sedum acre).
    Synonyms: briweg boeth, pupur y fagwyr
  • eli eryrod (ointment made from biting stonecrop as a cure for shingles)

Further reading

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