chwilota

Welsh

Alternative forms

• chwilotach

Etymology

chwilod (“beetles”) +‎ -ha.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /χwɪˈlɔta/

Verb

chwilota (first-person singular present chwilotaf, not mutable)

1. to rummage, to search

   Synonyms: chwilmanta, chwilenna, cribo, twrio

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “chwilota”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “chwilota”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies