creithig

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Welsh

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Etymology

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craith (scar) +‎ -ig

Pronunciation

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Noun

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creithig f

  1. diminutive of craith (scar)
  2. shepherd's needle, Venus's comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)
    Synonym: nodwydd y bugail

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
creithig greithig nghreithig chreithig
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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