pibydd

Welsh

Etymology

pib (“pipe”) +‎ -ydd

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪbɨ̞ð/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈpiːbɪð/, /ˈpɪbɪð/
• Rhymes: -ɪbɨ̞ð

Noun

pibydd m (plural pibyddion, feminine pibyddes)

1. piper (one who plays any musical instrument referred to as pipes)
2. sandpiper (Scolopacidae)

   Hyponym: pibydd y dorlan (“common sandpiper”)

3. pipit (Anthus)

   Hyponym: corhedydd (“meadow pipit”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
pibydd	bibydd	mhibydd	phibydd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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