anwos

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Cornish

Etymology

From Middle Cornish anwos, anwys, from an- (not) + a term derived from Proto-Indo-European *weh₂t- (excited, raging). Cognate with Breton anoued and Welsh annwyd.

Pronunciation

Noun

anwos m (plural anwosow)

  1. (illness) cold
  2. chill

Derived terms

  • anwosek (chilly, likely to catch a cold)
  • anwosi (catch a cold, verb)
  • anwosva (flu, influenza)