gwalch y penwaig

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “hawk of the herrings”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɡwalχ ə ˈpɛnwai̯ɡ/

Noun

gwalch y penwaig m (plural gweilch y penwaig)

1. razorbill (Alca torda)

   Synonym: llurs

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwalch y penwaig

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
gwalch y penwaig	walch y penwaig	ngwalch y penwaig	unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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