hydref

See also: Hydref

Welsh

Etymology

Possibly from hydd (“stag”) +‎ bref (“bellow”), from the fact that autumn is the season when red deer rut. Cognate with Cornish hedra, Breton here.

Pronunciation

Noun

hydref m (plural hydrefau, not mutable)

  1. autumn

See also

Seasons in Welsh · tymhorau (layout · text) · category
gwanwyn (“spring”) haf (“summer”) hydref (“autumn”) gaeaf (“winter”)

References

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