Words for holly in Celtic languages.
| Proto-Celtic | *kolinnos = holly |
|---|---|
| Old Irish (Goídelc) | cuilenn [ˈkulʲen͈] = (wood of the) holly tree |
| Irish (Gaeilge) | cuileann = holly |
| Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) | cuileann [kulən͈ˠ] = holly |
| Manx (Gaelg) | cullyn = holly |
| Welsh (Cymraeg) | celynnen [ˈkɛlɨ̞n / ˈkeːlɪn] = holly |
| Cornish (Kernewek) | kelynnen = holly |
| Breton (Brezhoneg) | kelenenn = holly |
Etymology: from Proto-Indo-European *ḱol- (thorn, thorny plant). [source].
Sources: Wiktionary, Am Faclair Beag, teanglann.ie, On-Line Manx Dictionary, Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru, Gerlyver Kernewek, Dictionnaire Favereau