cyfrdwy

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

cyfr- ([affirmative prefix]) + [unknown].[1] (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cyfrdwy f (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) aquatic fern
    Synonym: rhedyn y dŵr
  2. (archaic) royal fern (Osmunda regalis)
    Synonym: rhedyn cyfrdwy
  3. (archaic) polypody (polypodium)
    Synonym: llawredyn

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfrdwy gyfrdwy nghyfrdwy chyfrdwy
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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