Where does “kronek ervys mor” come from?
kronek ervys mor (Cornish) comes from Cornish mor, from Proto-Brythonic muɨar, from Proto-Celtic smiyoros.
kronek ervys mor (Cornish): turtle
Definitions
- turtle
Ancestry of “kronek ervys mor”, step by step
kronek ervys mor traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish mor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | mor | sea; berries |
| 2 | Proto-Brythonic | muɨar | — |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | smiyoros | — |
via Cornish kronek ervys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | kronek ervys | tortoise |
| 2 | Cornish | ervys | armed |
| 3 | Cornish | ys | corn |