pryf

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

PIE word
*kʷŕ̥mis

From Middle Welsh pryf, from Old Welsh prem, from Proto-Brythonic *prɨβ̃, from Proto-Celtic *kʷrimis. Compare Cornish pryv (worm, grub), Breton preñv (worm).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pryf m (plural pryfed)

  1. insect
  2. worm
  3. vermin

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pryf bryf mhryf phryf
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

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