poethfel

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Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From poeth (hot) + unknown element.

Noun[edit]

poethfel m (uncountable)

  1. partially burnt gorse, heather, turf (when used as fuel)
  2. burnt area (of a heath etc.)
  3. charcoal
    Synonym: dylosg

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
poethfel boethfel mhoethfel phoethfel
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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