hadlestr

Welsh

Etymology

had (“seed”) +‎ llestr (“vessel”).

Noun

hadlestr f (plural hadlestri, not mutable)

  1. (botany) pericarp
    Synonyms: pericarp, capsul
    1. ovary
      Synonym: wygell
  2. scrotum
    Synonyms: tancwd, ceillgwd, sgrotwm

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “hadlestr”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “hadlestr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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