naws

Welsh

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nau̯s/
• Rhymes: -au̯s

Noun

naws f (plural nawsau, not mutable)

1. nature, disposition

   Synonyms: natur, anian, tymer

   1. hue, tinge

      Synonym: arlliw

   2. flavour

      Synonyms: blas, sawr

2. atmosphere, mood

   Synonyms: teimlad, hwyl, ysbryd, awyrgylch

3. tincture, essence

   Synonym: trwyth

Derived terms

• hynaws (“kindly”)

Further reading

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