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- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: “snowdrop.”
- Gender: feminine
- Pronunciation: AYRE-lis
The name comes directly from the Welsh word for “snowdrop,” a type of flower known as galanthus. The word itself is composed of the Welsh words, eira (snow) & llys (vegetable; herb).
The galanthus flower is known to flower in February.
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