neidiwr

Welsh

Etymology

From neidio +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnei̯djʊr/

Noun

neidiwr m (plural neidwyr, not mutable)

  1. jumper (someone or something that jumps)
  2. rock-jumper (bird of the genus 'Chaetops)

Derived terms
  • neidiwr brongoch (“orange-breasted rockjumper”)
  • neidiwr y Penrhyn (“Cape rockjumper”)

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