Where does “gwenyn gwyllt” come from?
gwenyn gwyllt (Welsh) comes from Welsh gwenyn, from Proto-Celtic wan-inyo-, from Proto-Celtic wano- — tip, sting.
gwenyn gwyllt (Welsh): bumblebees
Definitions
- bumblebees
Ancestry of “gwenyn gwyllt”, step by step
gwenyn gwyllt traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh gwenyn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | gwenyn | generally bees |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | wan-inyo- | — |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | wano- | tip, sting |
via Welsh gwyllt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | gwyllt | wild, untamed |