twmpath

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from a compound of twyn (“hill”) + a second unknown element.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʊmpaθ/

Noun

twmpath m (plural twmpathau or tympathau, diminutive twmpethyn)

1. hillock, mound

   Synonyms: bryncyn, crug, crugyn

2. clump, lump
3. clump of bushes

   Synonym: llwyn

4. gathering

   Synonym: cyfarfod

Derived terms

• twmpath chwarae
• twmpath dawns

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twmpath	dwmpath	nhwmpath	thwmpath
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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